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