لبلبہ
lablaba
The Urdu word for pancreas is لبلبہ (lablaba).
لبلبہ is a noun used to refer to the gland located near the stomach.
Meaning: gland near the stomach (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
lablaba
Did you know?
- While لبلبہ is the anatomical term for pancreas, the Urdu word for 'diabetes' is ذیابیطس, a term derived from Arabic that literally refers to 'sugary urine'.
- In traditional Unani medicine practiced in South Asia, the health of the لبلبہ was believed to be tied to the balance of 'hot' and 'cold' humors in the body.
- While لبلبہ is the standard term, many Urdu speakers in clinical settings use the English word 'pancreas' directly due to the influence of Western medical education in Pakistan and India.
Examples in context
- لبلبہ معدے کے پاس ہوتا ہے۔lubelba maiday ke paas hota hai.The pancreas is near the stomach.
- لبلبہ انسولین بناتا ہے۔lubelba insulin banata hai.The pancreas produces insulin.
Example conversation
A patient is discussing health results with a doctor.
- عمر Omarمیری رپورٹ میں کیا لکھا ہے؟Meri report mein kya likha hai?What is written in my report?
- زینب Zainabآپ کے لبلبہ میں کچھ مسئلہ ہے۔Aap ke lablabah mein kuch masla hai.There is some problem in your pancreas.
- عمر Omarکیا یہ خطرناک ہے؟Kya yeh khatarnak hai?Is it dangerous?
- زینب Zainabنہیں، پر ہمیں علاج شروع کرنا ہوگا۔Nahi, par humein ilaj shuru karna hoga.No, but we will have to start treatment.
