Akademik

islands of Langerhans

noun

cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones

• Syn: ↑isles of Langerhans, ↑islets of Langerhans

• Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland

• Part Holonyms: ↑pancreas

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islands of Langerhans same as ↑islets of Langerhans (see under ↑isle).

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Main Entry: ↑island

Useful english dictionary. 2012.