Isles of langerhans

Introduction: Isles of langerhans

Description of Isles of langerhans

Isles of langerhans: cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Isles of langerhans: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Isles of langerhans:

• Langerhans
• Cell
• Pancreas
• Pancreas symptoms (271 causes)
• Pancreas disease
• Pancreas disorder
• Pancreas problem (271 causes)
• Form

Terms associated with Isles of langerhans:

Terms Similar to Isles of langerhans:

• islands of Langerhans
• isles of Langerhans
• islets of Langerhans

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Isles of langerhans

• endocrine gland
• endocrine
• ductless gland

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Isles of langerhans

The following list attempts to classify Isles of langerhans into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• ductless gland,endocrine,endocrine gland
• gland,secreter,secretor,secretory organ
• organ
• body part
• part,piece
• thing
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

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