islands of Langerhans 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
Hypernym
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Part_meronym
pancreas 1
noun
a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
EnglishPart_holonym
pancreas 1
noun
a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
