Term: islands of langerhans: cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
Candidate hypernym: endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream → 1
Candidate hypernym: wingback: (football) the person who plays wingback → 0
Candidate hypernym: toxicologist: one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment → 0
Candidate hypernym: whitewash: wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces → 0
Candidate hypernym: reconnaissance by fire: a method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position in order to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by moving or returning fire → 0
Candidate hypernym: sigmoid colon: the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum → 0
Candidate hypernym: suspect: someone who is under suspicion → 0
Candidate hypernym: grande dame: a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected → 0
Candidate hypernym: sensitive plant: semi-climbing prickly evergreen shrub of tropical America having compound leaves sensitive to light and touch → 0
Candidate hypernym: prologue: an introduction to a play → 0
Candidate hypernym: tambour: a drum → 0