pancreatic juice

juice (jldbomacs) any fluid from animal or plant tissue.

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gastric juice  the secretion of the gastric glands.

intestinal juice  the secretion of the intestinal glands.

pancreatic juice  the enzyme-containing secretion of the pancreas, conducted through its ducts to the duodenum.

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pancreatic juice

n.

A clear, alkaline secretion of the pancreas containing enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

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pancreatic juice,

the fluid secretion of the pancreas, produced by the stimulation of food in the duodenum. It contains water, protein, inorganic salts, and enzymes. The juice is essential in breaking down proteins into their amino acid components, reducing dietary fats to glycerol and fatty acids, and converting starch to simple sugars.

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juice

any fluid from animal or plant tissue.

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gastric juice

the liquid secretion of the gastric glands. See also gastric juice.

intestinal juice

the liquid secretion of glands in the intestinal lining.

pancreatic juice

the enzyme-containing secretion of the pancreas, conducted through its ducts to the duodenum.

prostatic juice

the liquid secretion of the prostate, which contributes to semen formation.

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pancreatic juice

GI disease Fluid produced by the pancreas containing digestive enzymes