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(EYE-let of LANG-er-hanz)
| | A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called endocrine pancreas cell and islet cell. |
| Previous Definitions: | ISIS 3521, ISIS 5132, islet cell, islet cell carcinoma, islet cell tumor | | Next Definitions: | isoflavone, isointense, isolated hepatic perfusion, isolated limb infusion, isolated limb perfusion |
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