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islands of Langerhans

DEFINITIONS OF: islands of Langerhans

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

Synonyms:
isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans
Type of:
ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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