pancreatin

noun

pan·​cre·​a·​tin pan-ˈkrē-ə-tən 

ˈpaŋ-krē-,

ˈpan-

: a mixture of enzymes from the pancreatic juice

also : a preparation containing such a mixture

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

pancreatin

noun

pan·​cre·​atin pan-ˈkrē-ət-ən; ˈpaŋ-krē-  ˈpan- 

: a mixture of enzymes from the pancreatic juice

also : a preparation containing such a mixture obtained from the pancreas of the domestic swine or ox and used as a digestant