islands of Langerhans

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noun

cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ;
secrete insulin and other hormones
• Syn:
isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans
• Hypernyms:
endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
• Part Holonyms:
pancreas