Islet cell
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| Islet cell | |
|---|---|
| Term | Islet cell |
| Short definition | ISIS 3521 - A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
islet cell - (pronounced) (I-lass sel) A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (such as insulin and glucagon) that are released into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called endocrine pancreatic cell and islet of Langerhans cell
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