islets of Langerhans (redirected from Islet of Langerhans)

is·lets of Lang·er·hans  (lts; längr-häns)

pl.n.

Irregular clusters of endocrine cells scattered throughout the tissue of the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon. Also called islands of Langerhans.

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[After Paul Langerhans (1847-1888), German pathologist.]

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islets of Langerhans, islands of Langerhans [ˈlæŋəˌhæns]

pl n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) small groups of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon

[named after Paul Langerhans (1847-88), German physician]

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islets of Langerhans  (lts v längr-häns)

Irregular clusters of endocrine cells that are scattered throughout the tissue of the pancreas. The islets of Langerhans contain cells that produce and secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon.

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Noun

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islets of Langerhans - cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones islands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin