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Langerhans, Paul

(Science: person) B. Berlin, july 25th, 1847. Was a physician and an anatomist and became professor of pathological anatomy in Freiburg. On his retirement went to madeira. D. Funchal, july 20th, 1888.

islets Of Langerhans - collection of cells in the pancreas which produce insulin and glucagon.

cells of langerhans - dendritic cells found in the epidermis of the skin.

Lived: 1847-1888.