insulitis /in·su·li·tis/ (in″sdbobr-li´tis) lymphocytic infiltration of the islets of Langerhans, suggesting an inflammatory or immunologic reaction.
insulitis
insulitis [in″su-li´tis]
in·su·li·tis ( n s -l  ts)n. A histologic change in the islets of Langerhans characterized by edema and the infiltration of small numbers of white blood cells. |
insulitis
[in′səlī′tis]
a lymphocytic infiltration of the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The condition is associated with the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Also called isletitis.
insulitis [in″su-li´tis]
cellular infiltration of the islets of langerhans, a reaction similar to that observed in autoimmune diseases.
insulitis
cellular infiltration of the islets of Langerhans, possibly in response to invasion by an infectious agent.
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