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ISLES OF LANGERHANS
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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
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("isles 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 ("isles of Langerhans" is a part of...):
pancreas (a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin)