alpha cells

al·pha cell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh sel]
- /ˈæl fə sɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh sel]
- /ˈæl fə sɛl/

Definitions of alpha cells words

noun alpha cells cells in the anterior pituitary that contain acidophil granules 3
noun alpha cells cells in the pancreas which produce glucagon 3

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alpha cells popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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