hepatopancreas
noun
he·pa·to·pan·cre·as
ˌhe-pə-tō-ˈpaŋ-krē-əs 
-ˈpan-,
hi-ˌpa-tə-
: a glandular structure (as of a crustacean) that combines the digestive functions of the vertebrate liver and pancreas
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“Hepatopancreas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepatopancreas. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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