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English noun: isles of Langerhans

1. isles of Langerhans (body) cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones


Synonymsislands of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans


Broader (hypernym)ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland


Part meronympancreas









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