Pancreas
/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Pancreas
noun
- A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
Anagrams of Pancreas
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
p3
a1
n1
c3
r1
e1
a1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pancreas"
Pancreas is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pancreas" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pancreas" is a medium-scoring word.