ISLANDS OF LANGERHANS
\ˈa͡ɪləndz ɒv lˈaŋɡəhənz], \ˈaɪləndz ɒv lˈaŋɡəhənz], \ˈaɪ_l_ə_n_d_z ɒ_v l_ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_ə_h_ə_n_z]\
Definitions of ISLANDS OF LANGERHANS
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cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
By Princeton University
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cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Irregular microscopic structures, varying from a few to hundreds of cells, scattered throughout the pancreas and comprising its endocrine portion. There are three cell types: alpha, secreting glucagon; beta, secreting insulin; and delta (D CELLS), secreting somatostatin.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
