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The character "胰", which refers specifically to the pancreas in modern medical terminology, is a phono-semantic compound composed of the "flesh" radical (月, a variant of 肉) indicating its organic nature and the component "夷" which primarily serves a phonetic function, though it may have originally carried an associative meaning related to flattening or spreading out, possibly alluding to the organ's shape. Historically, the term had a broader application, often used in classical texts to denote fatty tissue or suet found around the kidneys and intestines, reflecting an understanding based on physical appearance rather than physiological function. Over centuries, as anatomical knowledge became more precise, the meaning of "胰" gradually specialized and narrowed from this general concept of abdominal fat to designate the specific glandular organ we recognize today, while its structural composition has remained consistent.
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胰腺是重要器官。
胰岛素能降低血糖。
胰液帮助消化食物。
医生检查了他的胰腺。
胰癌是一种严重的疾病。
胰酶制剂用于消化不良。
胰管阻塞会导致胰腺炎。
胰岛素分泌不足引起糖尿病。