pancreatic fistula

noun

An abnormal cross-connection between the pancreas and other internal organs due to leakage of material from damaged pancreatic ducts.

Meanings

nounpancreatic fistula (plural pancreatic fistulas)

plural pancreatic fistulas

  1. anatomyAn abnormal cross-connection between the pancreas and other internal organs due to leakage of material from damaged pancreatic ducts.
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pancreatic fistula. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pancreatic%20fistula

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