Term Name:	pancreatic juice
Synonyms:	pancreatic fluid, succus pancreaticus
Definition:	Pancreatic juice is slightly alkaline and contains numerous enzymes and inactive enzyme precursors including alpha-amylase, chymotrypsinogen, lipase, procarboxypeptidase, proelastase, prophospholipase A2, ribonuclease, and trypsinogen. Its high concentration of bicarbonate ions helps to neutralize the acid from the stomach.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000326]