Disease or Syndrome
pancreatic diseases
[ pan-kree-at-ik, pang- dih-zeez-ez ]
Subclass of:
Digestive System Disorders
Definitions related to pancreatic diseases:
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(pancreatic disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the pancreas. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include pancreatitis and pancreatic insufficiency. Representative examples of neoplastic disorders include cystadenomas, carcinomas, lymphomas, and neuroendocrine neoplasms.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Pathological processes of the PANCREAS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself; Pancreatic cancer; Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in which thick, sticky mucus can also block tubes in your pancreas. The pancreas also plays a role in diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked them. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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