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islet cell carcinoma

Definition / meaning of islet cell carcinoma

A rare cancer that forms in the islets of Langerhans cells (a type of cell found in the pancreas). Also called pancreatic endocrine cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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