| beta cells |
are found in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Their function is to produce insulin. (see Alpha Cells, Islets of Langerhans)
Ãâó: www.solopro.com/Diabetes_dictionary.html
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| beta radiation |
High-energy electrons (beta particles) emitted from certain radioactive material. Can pass through 1 to 2 centimeters of water or human flesh and can be shielded by a thin sheet of aluminum. Beta particles are more deeply penetrating than alpha particles but, because of their smaller size, cause less localized damage.
Ãâó: www.lrb.usace.army.mil/fusrap/glossary-ab.htm
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| beta |
A measure of market Volatility against a standard benchmark, such as the S&P 500.
Ãâó: www.mc2consulting.com/riskdef.htm
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| beta particle |
A particle with a mass and charge equal to those of an electron.
Ãâó: www.llrc.org/jargonbuster.htm
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| beta. |
A measure of market Volatility against a standard benchmark, such as the S&P 500.
Ãâó: www.mc2consulting.com/riskdef.htm
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