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    ISLETS OF LANGERHANS

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormonesplay

    Synonyms:

    islands of Langerhans; isles of Langerhans; islets of Langerhans

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting body parts

    Hypernyms ("islets 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 ("islets of Langerhans" is a part of...):

    pancreas (a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin)

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