beta cell

American  

noun

1. B cell.

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Etymology

Origin of beta cell

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

This discovery could lead to new therapeutic approaches that not only strengthen beta cell function but also enable a causal treatment for diabetes.

From Science Daily

Transient cytokine treatment induces acinar cell reprogramming and regenerates functional beta cell mass in diabetic mice.

From Nature

But the results showed the diet regenerated a special type of cell in the pancreas called a beta cell.

From BBC

Over two years of follow-up, the group that received the drug had a lower decline in a marker of beta cell function known as C-peptide.

From US News

"We wanted to replace insulin injections using nature's own solution, being the pancreatic beta cell," Melton said.

From US News