Meaning Of The Word Pancreatic juice

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What's The Definition Of Pancreatic juice?

pancreatic juice in American English
a thick, colorless, very alkaline fluid secreted by the pancreas, containing enzymes that break down protein, fat, and starch
the clear, alkaline juice secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine, where its constituent enzymes act on food passed down from the stomach

pancreatic juice in British English
noun: the clear alkaline secretion of the pancreas that is released into the duodenum and contains several digestive enzymes

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