islands of Langerhans (n)
isles of Langerhans (n)
islets of Langerhans (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ
def secrete insulin and other hormones
Outgoing links
Hypernym endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
Part holonym pancreas
Incoming links
Hyponym endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
Part meronym pancreas

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