ISLETS OF LANGERHANS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

islands of Langerhans; isles of Langerhans; islets of Langerhans

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Nouns denoting body parts

Hypernyms ("islets of Langerhans" is a kind of...):

ductless gland; endocrine; endocrine gland (any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream)

Holonyms ("islets of Langerhans" is a part of...):

pancreas (a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin)

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