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pancreatic D cell

Term ID
CL:0000173
Synonyms
  • D-cell of pancreatic islet
  • delta cell of islet
  • delta cell of pancreatic islet
  • pancreatic D-cell
  • pancreatic delta cell
  • somatostatin-secreting pancreatic cell
Definition
A D cell located in the pancreas. Peripherally placed within the islets like type A cells; contains somatostatin.
References
  • BTO:0000803
  • FMA:70587
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