islands of Langerhans

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is·lands of Lang·er·hans (

ndz; läng

r-häns

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pl.n.

See islets of Langerhans.

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

isles of Langerhans, islets 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

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