English word hepatopancreas comes from English pancreas, English hepato- (Pertaining to the liver.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pancreas | English (eng) | (anatomy) 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. |
| hepato- | English (eng) | Pertaining to the liver. |
| hepatopancreas | English (eng) | An organ of the digestive tract of arthropods and fish, which provides the functions which in mammals are provided separately by the liver and pancreas. |