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PANCREAS GLAND [6 records]

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Record 1 2024-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The head of the pancreas is the expanded part of the gland that is embraced by the C-shaped curve of the duodenum to the right of the superior mesenteric vessels. It firmly attaches to the medial aspect of the descending and horizontal parts of the duodenum.

OBS

head of pancreas: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La tête du pancréas, portion élargie de la glande, est entourée par le cadre duodénal, à droite des vaisseaux mésentériques supérieurs. Elle adhère fermement à la face médiale des parties descendante et horizontale du duodénum.

OBS

tête du pancréas : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Páncreas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Porción más gruesa y ancha del páncreas, situada a la derecha de la línea media, por delante y a la derecha de la columna vertebral.

OBS

cabeza del páncreas: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2018-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Viral Diseases
  • Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
Universal entry(ies)
B26
classification system code, see observation
DEF

An acute infectious and contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus and characterized by fever, inflammation and swelling of the parotid gland, sometimes of other salivary glands, and occasionally by inflammation of the testis, ovary, pancreas, or meninges.

OBS

B26: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • infectious parotiditis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies virales
  • Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B26
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infection virale aiguë [à paramyxovirus], contagieuse et épidémique, caractérisée par une tuméfaction douloureuse des glandes salivaires, surtout de la parotide, et parfois par l'atteinte d'autres organes (testicule, ovaire, pancréas, système nerveux central).

OBS

B26 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
DEF

A form of terminal blood channel consisting of a large, irregular anastomosing vessel, having a lining of reticuloendothelium but little or no adventitia.

OBS

Sinusoids are found in the liver, adrenals, heart, parathyroid, carotid gland, spleen, hemolymph glands, and pancreas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
DEF

Type de capillaire de calibre irrégulier, possédant une tunique endothéliale complète, mais une tunique adventice incomplète ou absente.

OBS

Le sinusoïde se rencontre dans certains organes : le foie, le pancréas, les glandes suprarénales, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
DEF

Vaso sanguíneo terminal que ocupa la misma posición en relación con los vasos arteriales y venosos que los capilares en la mayor parte del cuerpo, [...] es mucho más ancho que los capilares y sus células de revestimiento no se hallan tan bien adaptadas unas a otras.

OBS

Están revestidos de túnica endotelial completa con poca o ninguna adventicia y se encuentran en ciertos órganos como el hígado, bazo, etcétera.

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Record 4 2011-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • The Pancreas
DEF

A malignant tumor that arises in the pancreas, a gland situated behind the stomach.

OBS

Most carcinomas of the pancreas develop from the cells which form the pancreatic pathways (gastrinoma), rarely from the islets of Langerhans which secrete insulin (insulinoma).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Pancréas
DEF

Tumeur maligne qui se développe aux dépens du pancréas, glande située derrière l'estomac.

OBS

La plupart des cancers du pancréas se développent à partir des cellules qui forment les voies pancréatiques (gastrinome), exceptionnellement à partir des îlots de Langerhans qui sécrètent l'insuline (insulinome).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Páncreas
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Record 5 2010-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Birds
CONT

The pancreas, a gland, lies in the fold of mesentery that unites the two arms of the duodenal loop. It is commonly more or less distinctly composed of two parts, and in relation to this there are two pancreatic ducts which pour its contents into the duodenum.

CONT

A gland, called the pancreas, which supplements by its secretion the action of the saliva, lies embraced by the duodenal fold of the intestine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Oiseaux
DEF

[...] glande allongée placée dans l'anse duodénale; il est muni de trois conduits qui vont déboucher sur la seconde moitié du duodénum.

CONT

Le plus grand développement du pancréas paraît lié à l'absence de glandes salivaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anatomía animal
  • Aves
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Record 6 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

Drug or medical materials manufactured from animal or poultry by-products. Includes a wide variety of materials, such as : gut sutures(sheep intestines) ;gland extracts(insulin from the pancreas and pepsin from swine stomachs) ;and cancer research specimens(fetal bovine blood).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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