(ˌhɛpətəʊˈpæŋkrɪəs) n (Zoology) zoology an organ of some invertebrates that performs the functions of the liver and pancreas of vertebrates
hepatopancreas
hepatopancreas
[¦hep·əd·ō′paŋ·krē·əs] (invertebrate zoology) A gland in crustaceans and certain other invertebrates that combines the digestive functions of the liver and pancreas of vertebrates.