Islets Of Langerhans (Noun)
Meaning
Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The islets_of_Langerhans, discovered by German anatomist Paul Langerhans, play a vital role in glucose homeostasis and metabolic regulation.
- Research has shown that dysfunction in the islets_of_Langerhans contributes significantly to the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Damage to the islets_of_Langerhans through chronic pancreatitis or genetic conditions can disrupt the delicate balance of blood glucose regulation.
- One potential area of treatment for type 1 diabetes is targeting and enhancing the natural functions of the islets_of_Langerhans through beta cell therapy or pancreatic stem cell treatment.
- Abnormality in the distribution, morphology, and functional integration of islets_of_Langerhans contributes to post-organogenesis disruptions that potentially link diabetes.