Pancreas transplant
Pancreas Transplant
A Pancreas Transplant is a surgical procedure to place a healthy pancreas from a deceased donor into a person whose pancreas no longer functions properly.
Pronunciation
Pancreas Transplant: /ˈpæŋkriəs/ /trænsˈplɑːnt/
Etymology
The term "Pancreas" is derived from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "kreas" (flesh), referring to the organ's crucial role in the body. "Transplant" comes from the Latin "trans-" (across) and "plantare" (to plant), indicating the transfer of an organ from one body to another.
Procedure
A Pancreas Transplant is often done in conjunction with a Kidney Transplant for patients with diabetes who have or are at risk for kidney failure. The new pancreas can produce insulin, effectively curing diabetes, and the new kidney can restore kidney function.
Related Terms
- Diabetes: A disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high.
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Kidney Transplant: A surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a live or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
- Organ Donation: The process of giving an organ or a part of an organ for the purpose of transplantation into another person.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pancreas transplant
- Wikipedia's article - Pancreas transplant
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