Synonyms of islets of langerhans

Noun


1. islands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans, endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland

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

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