Pancreatogram
/ˌpæŋ.kriˈɑː.tə.ɡræm/noun
An imaging test that visualizes the pancreas.
Did you know?The term 'pancreas' itself comes from the Greek word 'pancreas', meaning 'all flesh', hinting at its vital role in digestion and metabolism.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
πανκρέας (pancreas)
“All flesh, a reference to the organ's soft tissue.”
Middle English
Middle English
pancreas
“Adaptation of the Greek term referring to the organ.”
19th Century
English
pancreatic
“Pertaining to the pancreas.”
20th Century
English
pancreatogram
“An imaging record of the pancreas for medical examination.”
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