islets of Langerhan(s)
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Islets of Langerhans — is the area in which the endocrine (i.e., hormone producing) cells of the pancreas are grouped. Discovered in 1869 by the famous German pathological anatomist Paul Langerhans, the islets of Langerhans constitute approximately 1 to 2% of the mass… … Wikipedia
pancreatic islets — the endocrine part of the pancreas producing hormones and, in particular, insulin. Also called islets of Langerhan(s) … Dictionary of ichthyology
pancreas — endocrine gland containing islets of Langerhan(s) which produces secretions controlling carbohydrate metabolism. Often located diffusely in the region of the gall bladder, spleen, pyloric caeca and small intestine in fishes. Size and number of… … Dictionary of ichthyology
