| islet |
isle: a small island
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| islets of Langerhans |
islands of Langerhans: cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
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| islet cell |
A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (eg, insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called an endocrine pancreas cell and an islet of Langerhans cell.
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| islets of Langerhans |
Normal hormonprocucing cells in the pancreas, producing ao insulin.
Ãâó: www.gastrolab.net/dictei.htm
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| islets of Langerhans |
(EYE-lets of lANG-er-hanz): Hormone-producing cells in the pancreas.
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