ISLETS OF LANGERHANS CELL


Meaning of ISLETS OF LANGERHANS CELL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [EYE-lets 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 an endocrine pancreas cell and an islet cell.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).