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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A clear alkaline secretion of the pancreas containing enzymes that aid in digesting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
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- noun a juice produced by the
pancreas
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- noun a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats
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