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hepatopancreas
hepatopancreas (ˌhɛpətəʊˈpæŋkrɪəs) n (Zoology) zoology an organ of some invertebrates that performs the functions of the liver and pancreas of vertebrateshepatopancreas
hepatopancreas[¦hep·əd·ō′paŋ·krē·əs] (invertebrate zoology) A gland in crustaceans and certain other invertebrates that combines the digestive functions of the liver and pancreas of vertebrates. |