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islet of Langerhans
[ lahng-er-hahns, -hahnz, lahng-ger- ]
/ ˈlɑŋ ərˌhɑns, -ˌhɑnz, ˈlɑŋ gər- /
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noun Anatomy.
any of several masses of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, somatostatin, and glucagon.
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Also called island of Langerhans.
Origin of islet of Langerhans
Named after Paul Langerhans (1847–88), German anatomist, who described them in 1869
Words nearby islet of Langerhans
Isle of Shoals boat, Isle of Wight, Isle of Youth, Isle Royale, islet, islet of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans, Islington, Islip, islomania, isls.
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