The surgical removal of the pancreas or the process of removing the pancreas from the body.
From de- (remove) + pancreas (from Greek pankreas, meaning 'all flesh,' because it was thought to be entirely flesh) + -ization (noun suffix). A modern medical term combining Latin/Greek roots with contemporary surgical terminology.
The pancreas got its name from ancient Greek doctors who thought it was 'all meat,' but ironically this tiny organ controls blood sugar and digestion—removing it is one of the most complex and life-altering surgeries in medicine.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.