beta cells
The cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for producing insulin for the body's energy expenditure. These are the cells that are mostly affected in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Diseases
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