Pancreatic Ducts
| Definition: |
Ducts that collect PANCREATIC JUICE from the PANCREAS and supply it to the DUODENUM. |
| Notes: |
note X ref DUODENAL PAPILLA, MINOR: do not confuse with DUODENAL PAPILLA, MAJOR see VATER'S AMPULLA; "duodenal papilla" unspecified is probably DUODENAL PAPILLA, MAJOR |
| Also Called: |
Accessory Pancreatic Duct,Duodenal Papilla, Minor,Main Pancreatic Duct |
Pancreatic Ducts Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
