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pancreatin

/ˈpæŋ.kri.ə.tɪn/

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noun

/ˈpæŋ.kri.ə.tɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruВещество, извлеченное из поджелудочной железы животных, содержащее панкреатические ферменты, используемое в терапевтических целях для лечения состояний, связанных с недостаточной секрецией поджелудочной железы, таких как панкреатит.

A substance extracted from the pancreas of animals that contains pancreatic enzymes, used therapeutically to treat conditions involving insufficient pancreatic secretions, such as pancreatitis.

uncountable

  1. Digestive enzyme supplementC1formalmedical

    A mixture of enzymes extracted from animal pancreas, used to aid digestion when the pancreas does not produce enough of its own enzymes.

    ruПанкреатин

    • The doctor prescribed pancreatin to help with her digestion after surgery.
    • Pancreatin supplements are often taken with meals to improve nutrient absorption.
    • Patients with chronic pancreatitis may benefit from pancreatin therapy.