Definitions for "Islet cell cancer"
A type of cancer that starts in the endocrine pancreas. This is the part of the pancreas that produces insulin and other hormones. See cancer of the pancreas section.
(EYE-let) Cancer arising from cells in the islets of Langerhans, which are found in the pancreas.
Cancer arising from cells in the islets of Langerhans, which are found in the pancreas. Also called endocrine cancer.