The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PANCREAS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2004.
Islets of Langerhans locale crossword clue answers
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Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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PANCREAS | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Islets of Langerhans locale
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Crossword Answer definitions
PANCREAS noun- A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
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