beta cell en · NOUN
Meanings
- A basophil of the adenohypophysis.
- An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beta cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
pl komórka beta (endocrine cell in the pancreas that stores and releases insulin) · hu béta-sejt (endocrine cell in the pancreas that stores and releases insulin)