PANCREAS

a large, elongated gland situated behind the stomach and secreting a digestive juice into the small intestine: groups of cells in the pancreas produce the hormone insulin (a protein hormone which helps the body use sugar and other carbohydrates). —Self Analysis Glossary Final approval 12.3.90

a large, elongated gland situated behind the stomach and secreting a digestive juice into the small intestine groups of cells in the pancreas produce the hormone insulin (a protein hormone which helps the body use sugar and other carbohydrates).