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blood island — n any of the reddish areas in the extraembryonic mesoblast of developing vertebrate eggs where blood cells and vessels are forming called also blood islet … Medical dictionary
blood island — noun also blood islet : any of the reddish areas in the extraembryonic mesoblast of developing vertebrate eggs where blood cells and vessels are forming … Useful english dictionary
Islet cell transplantation — Islet transplantation is the transplantation of isolated islets from a donor pancreas and into another person. It is an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Once transplanted, the islets begin to produce insulin, actively… … Wikipedia
islet — A small island. blood i. SYN: blood island. islets of Langerhans cellular masses varying from a few to hundreds of cells lying in the interstitial tissue of the pancreas; they are composed of different cell types that comprise the endocrine … Medical dictionary
islet cell — A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called endocrine pancreas cell and islet of Langerhans cell … English dictionary of cancer terms
islet of Langerhans cell — A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called endocrine pancreas cell and islet cell … English dictionary of cancer terms
Non islet hypoglycemic cell tumor — is a rare tumor that secretes the protein insulin like growth factor 2 into the bloodstream. This protein causes cells to consume excessive amounts of sugar, which can cause the condition hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms Symptoms night… … Wikipedia
island — In anatomy, any isolated part, separated from the surrounding tissues by a groove, or marked by a difference in structure. SYN: insula (2) [TA]. [A.S. igland] blood i. an aggregation of splanchnic mesodermal cells on the embryonic … Medical dictionary
Diabetes management — Main article: Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2010[update] but a lot of research is underway. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. Management of this disease may include… … Wikipedia
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
