pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma refers to a type of cancer that arises from the cells lining the pancreatic duct, which is a tube-like structure responsible for carrying digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine. It is the most common and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of malignant cells within the pancreas.
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