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pancreas

[pan-kree-uhs, pang-] / ˈpæn kri əs, ˈpæŋ- /


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“In 15 years, this is probably the first real big change or anticipated change in pancreas cancer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The researchers also found reduced responsiveness to GLP-1 in both the pancreas and the gut of these mice.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

GLP-1 receptors are expressed not just in the pancreas and stomach, but throughout the vagus nerve, the brain stem, and the hypothalamus.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

There have also been hundreds of reports of people suffering problems with their pancreas - although none are confirmed as being caused by the medicines.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Something in his pancreas, the other one said.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride




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