islets of Langerhans

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Meaning

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

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A surgeon by training, Banting knew certain arteries could be tied off that would lead to atrophy of most of the pancreas, while leaving the islets of Langerhans intact. Source: Internet

Insulinoma A tumor of the beta cells in areas of the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Source: Internet

Islets of Langerhans Groups of cells in the pancreas. Source: Internet

It is also an endocrine gland producing several hormones in the islets of Langerhans. Source: Internet

Somatostatin A hormone made by the delta cells of the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans). Source: Internet

The tissues with an endocrine role can be seen under staining as lightly-stained clusters of cells, called pancreatic islets (also called islets of Langerhans). Source: Internet

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