duct of Wirsung

English

Etymology

Named for German anatomist Johann Georg Wirsung.

Pronunciation

• duct of + IPA^(key): /vɪɹ.sʌŋ/, /-sʊŋ/

Noun

duct of Wirsung (plural ducts of Wirsung)

1. (anatomy) The pancreatic duct.

   Synonyms: Wirsung's duct, Wirsung's canal, canal of Wirsung

Translations

pancreatic duct — see pancreatic duct