pancreaticoduodenal artery
nounMedical Definition of pancreaticoduodenal artery
: either of two arteries that supply the pancreas and duodenum forming an anastomosis giving off numerous branches to these parts:
a
: one arising from the superior mesenteric artery
— called also inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
b
: one arising from the gastroduodenal artery
— called also superior pancreaticoduodenal artery