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Definition of Pancreas, artificial

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Pancreas, artificial: A machine that constantly measures glucose (sugar) in the blood and, in response to an elevated level of glucose, releases an appropriate amount of insulin. In this respect, the machine functions like a natural pancreas.