| 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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| islet cell a. |
a benign islet cell tumor.
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| islet cell t. |
a tumor of the islets of Langerhans; many secrete excessive amounts of hormones. Types include gastrinoma, glucagonoma, insulinoma, somatostatinoma, and VIPoma. Called also nesidioblastoma.
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