pancreatic enzyme
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pancreatic
adjective
uk/pæŋ.kriˈæt.ik/us/pæŋ.kriˈæt.ik/
relating to the pancreas (= the organ in the body that ...
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enzyme
noun[C]
uk/ˈen.zaɪm/us/ˈen.zaɪm/
any of a group of chemical substances that are produced by living cells and cause particular chemical reactions to happen while not being ...
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(Definition ofpancreaticandenzymefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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It is possible to compensate for the latter defect by givingpancreaticenzymeby mouth, but the liability to lung infection persists.
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Therapy usually consists of regular postural drainage, control of infection with antibiotics, bronchodilators, vitamins andpancreaticenzymereplacement if needed.
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Humanpancreaticenzymeactivity is reduced when incubated with most fiber sources.
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Animal proteins are excluded from the diet under the unproved premise that tumors develop as a result ofpancreaticenzymedeficiency.
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Pancreatic enzymes alone constitute 59 percent of the cost of nutritional medication.
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In this study, many factors such as the cost of certain medication (pancreatic enzymes and vitamins), sterile medical devices, oxygen therapy, and so on were omitted.
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Medication alone accounted for 47 percent of the total cost (for the most part inhaled antibiotics and pancreatic enzymes).
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It occurs when pancreatic enzymes (especially trypsin) that digest food are activated in the pancreas instead of the small intestine.
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Some patients benefit from the use of pancreatic enzymes on a supplemental basis.
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The pancreatic enzymes which support the ripening make this version of salt herring especially mild and soft.
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Pancreatic enzymes may attack the lungs, causing inflammation.
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Once in the more neutral duodenum, pancreatic enzymes break down the protective glycoprotein.
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The major proteases, the pancreatic enzymes which work on proteins, are trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen.
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This results in extravasation of pancreatic enzymes which in turn digest the adjoining tissues.
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This results in a collection of fluid containing pancreatic enzymes, hemolysed blood and necrotic debris around the pancreas.
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These are produced by intrapancreatic activation of pancreatic enzymes.
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Pancreatic enzymes (lipases) are the major cause of fat necrosis.
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A surgeon may attempt a sphincterotomy by cutting the minor papilla to enlarge the opening and allow pancreatic enzymes to flow normally.
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Under extreme disruption of pancreatic function, such as pancreatitis or pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the pancreas may begin to autolyse and release pancreatic enzymes including pancreatic lipase into serum.
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Gonzalez's treatments are based on the belief that pancreatic enzymes are the body's main defense against cancer and can be used as a cancer treatment.
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