islands of Langerhans
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is·lands of Lang·er·hans
(ī′ləndz; läng′ər-häns′)pl.n.
See islets of Langerhans.
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Noun | 1. | islands of Langerhans - cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones 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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