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islet of Langerhans
is′let of Lang′er•hans (ˈlɑŋ ərˌhɑns, -ˌhɑnz)
n. any of the clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that are specialized to secrete insulin, somatostatin, or glucagon. Also called is′land of Lang′erhans.[after Paul Langerhans (1847–88), German anatomist]islet of Langerhans
islet of Langerhans[′ī·lət əv ′läŋ·gər‚hänz] (histology) A mass of cell cords in the pancreas that is of an endocrine nature, secreting insulin and a minor hormone like lipocaic. Also known as island of Langerhans; islet of the pancreas. MedicalSeeislets of Langerhans |