Medical Definition of Alpha cell

1. A type of cell in the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans). Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha Cell

alpha-taxonomy
alpha-tocopheral
alpha-tocopherol
alpha-tubulin acetylase
alpha2-8-KDN-transferase
alpha 1-4-mannosyltransferase
alpha alcoholism
alpha and omega
alpha angle
alpha blending
alpha blocker
alpha blocking
alpha bronze
alpha carbon
alpha cell (current term)
alpha cells of anterior lobe of hypophysis
alpha cells of pancreas
alpha chain disease
alpha channel
alpha channeling
alpha channels
alpha decay
alpha decays
alpha dog
alpha emission
alpha emitter
alpha error
alpha errors
alpha female

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