Meaning

1 senses
  1. (not comparable)The period or condition after surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas, involving recovery and long-term management of lost pancreatic functions like insulin and digestive enzyme production.

Origin

From post- + pancreatectomy.

From post- + pancreatectomy.

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