islet of Langerhans
islet of Lang·er·hans
\-ˈläŋ-ər-ˌhänz, -ˌhän(t)s\Definition of ISLET OF LANGERHANS
: any of the groups of small slightly granular endocrine cells that form anastomosing trabeculae among the tubules and alveoli of the pancreas and secrete insulin and glucagon
Origin of ISLET OF LANGERHANS
Paul Langerhans †1888 German physician
First Known Use: 1896
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