| Walthard, Max | <person> Swiss gynecologist, 1867-1933. See: Walthard's cell rest. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Walthard's cell rest | A nest of epithelial cells occurring in the peritoneum of the uterine tubes or ovary; when neoplastic, possibly comprising one of the components of the Brenner tumour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pancreatic islets | <anatomy> Groups of cells found within the pancreas: A cells and B-cells secrete insulin and glucagon. See: D cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
| principal islets | Separate globular aggregates made up mostly of endocrine pancreatic tissue; present in some fishes and snakes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Islets of Langerhans | <anatomy> Groups of cells found within the pancreas: A cells and B-cells secrete insulin and glucagon. See: D cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
| islets of langerhans transplantation | The transference of pancreatic islets within an individual, between individuals of the same species, or between individuals of different species. (12 Dec 1998) |