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- noun cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
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sonofgroucho commented on the word islets of langerhans
Sounds more like an exotic holiday destination than a bit of your pancreas.
October 5, 2007
reesetee commented on the word islets of langerhans
Oooh! Let's add this to our road trip!
October 5, 2007
kad commented on the word islets of langerhans
is there a road trip destinations list yet?
October 5, 2007
reesetee commented on the word islets of langerhans
Oh yes.
October 5, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word islets of langerhans
see also islet of langerhans, which I could've sworn I'd already added to my list... and I had.
January 5, 2008