Islets Of Langerhans

Synonyms of islets of Langerhans

• pancreatic islets
• insular cells
• islets

Collocations of islets of Langerhans

pancreatic islets

Frequency: 80 %

The pancreatic islets of Langerhans are responsible for producing insulin.

insulin production

Frequency: 70 %

The islets of Langerhans play a key role in insulin production.

endocrine cells

Frequency: 65 %

The islets of Langerhans contain endocrine cells that regulate blood sugar levels.

glucose metabolism

Frequency: 60 %

The islets of Langerhans are involved in glucose metabolism in the body.

Idiomatic Expressions for islets of Langerhans

• Phrase: scatter like islets of Langerhans
  Meaning: to spread out or disperse quickly
  Usage: This phrase is used to describe something that breaks apart or scatters rapidly.