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Definition of beta cell - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyTECH. endocrine cell in pancreas releasing insulinTECH.
- Beta cells in the pancreas release insulin.
2.
adenohypophysisTECH. basophil in the adenohypophysisTECH.
- The adenohypophysis contains various cells, including beta cells.
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Expressions with beta
individual trying a product in trial phase
As a beta tester, she gave feedback on the new gadget.
male second in social hierarchy, submissive to alpha male
In the wolf pack, he was the beta male.
individual providing feedback on a draft
A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.
small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long fins
The beta fish flared its fins in the aquarium.
pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults
They ran a beta test with volunteers before shipping the update.
testing software with external users before final release
The app is now in beta testing to fix bugs.
measure of volatility of an asset compared to the market
The beta coefficient of the stock was 1.2, indicating higher volatility than the market.
radiation of beta particles from radioactive decay
Beta radiation is used in medical treatments.
radiation of fast electrons or positrons from radioactive substances
Beta ray is emitted during radioactive decay.
software in testing phase after alpha version
The company released beta software to gather user feedback.
early software version for testing and feedback
The beta version was released to gather user feedback.
type of brain wave associated with active thinking and alertness
During the exam, his brain likely produced many beta waves.
use of drugs to block beta receptors in the body
Beta-blocking is important in managing high blood pressure.
orange plant pigment that the body uses to make vitamin A
Beta-carotene gives carrots their color and helps make vitamin A.
pre-release software tested by a small invited group
The game entered closed beta for select players.
pre-release version of software open to the public for testing
The game's open beta allowed players to try features before the official launch.
product that is continually updated without final release
The app remained in perpetual beta, receiving updates every month.
peptides involved in Alzheimer's disease plaques
Amyloid beta accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer patients.
medication for glaucoma reducing eye pressure
The doctor prescribed a beta blocker eyedrop for her glaucoma.
nuclear change where an electron or positron is released
Beta decay changes a neutron into a proton and an electron.
type of protein in blood plasma
Beta globulin levels can indicate health issues.
nonmagnetic allotrope of iron stable between 770°C and 910°C
Beta iron is nonmagnetic between 770°C and 910°C.
energetic electron or positron from nuclear reaction or decay
Beta particles are detected in nuclear reactors.
Expressions with cell
group secretly waiting to perform harmful acts
The authorities uncovered a sleeper cell planning an attack.
cell in the brain like a neuron
Scientists study brain cells to understand memory.
structure with antennas that sends and receives mobile phone signals
A new cell tower was built to improve coverage in the valley.
locked room to incarcerate an inmate in prison
The inmate was taken to his jail cell.
room in prison for holding prisoners
The prisoner was locked in a small prison cell.
small locked room in a police station for keeping arrested people
They held him in a police cell overnight after the arrest.
small group organized for terrorist activities
The authorities dismantled a terror cell planning an attack.
small group of people meeting for religious study
The church organizes cell group meetings every Wednesday.
parking area for waiting drivers at airports
He waited in the cell phone lot for her call.
room in a police station for holding suspects temporarily
The suspect was held overnight in the detention cell.
room in a police station for temporarily keeping suspects
The suspect was placed in the holding cell overnight.
prison cell for criminals sentenced to death
The inmate was moved to the death cell.
room with padded walls for safety
The patient was placed in a padded cell for observation.
small group of extremists working secretly
The authorities uncovered a radical cell planning an attack.
small group planning or committing terrorism
The authorities dismantled a terrorist cell in the city.
small, round battery used in watches and calculators
The watch stopped working because the button cell was dead.
secondary unit providing additional support or resources
The auxiliary cell managed the backup systems.
similar to a small room or compartment
The prison had cell-like rooms for solitary confinement.
small box in a grid where one piece of information is placed
Click the table cell and type your name in the highlighted box.
single electrochemical unit that stores energy and supplies electric current
The flashlight runs on one battery cell.
smallest unit of life in organisms
The biological cell is the building block of life.
cell found in blood such as red or white blood cells
A blood cell carries oxygen through the body.
abnormal body unit in malignant growth, multiplying without control
The new drug targets each cancer cell without harming nearby tissue.
cell splits to form two new daughter cells
Cell division is essential for growth and repair.
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Examples of beta cell in a sentence
Damage to beta cells can lead to diabetes. Beta cells play a role in hormone production. Research on beta cells is ongoing.
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- French:cellule bêta, cellule basophile, ...
- German:Betazelle, Beta-Zelle, ...
- Italian:cellula beta, beta-cellula, ...
- Spanish:célula beta, célula basófila, ...
- Portuguese:célula beta, basófilo da adenohipófise, ...
- Chinese:β细胞, 腺垂体嗜碱细胞, ...
- Japanese:ベータ細胞, 好塩基性細胞, ...
- Arabic:خَلِيَّة بيتا, خَليَّة قاعديَّة, ...
- Hebrew:תָּא בֵּטָא, תָּאֵי בֵּטָא, ...
- Russian:бета-клетка, бета-клетки, ...
- Ukrainian:бета-клітина, бета-клітини, ...
- Hindi:बीटा कोशिका, बेसोफिल, ...
- Bengali:বিটা কোষ, বিটা সেল, ...
- Catalan:cèl.lula beta, ...
- Czech:beta buňka, bazofil, ...
- Danish:beta-celle, beta-celler, ...
- Dutch:bètacel, ...
- Greek:βήτα κύτταρο, ...
- Hungarian:béta-sejt, bétasejt, ...
- Khmer:កោសិកាបេតា, កោសិកាបាសូភីលក្នុងក្រពេញអាដេណូអ៊ីប៉ូភីស, ...
- Korean:베타 세포, 베타 셀, ...
- Persian:سلول بتا, سلولهای بتا, ...
- Polish:komórka beta, komórka B, ...
- Portuguese (BR):célula beta, ...
- Romanian:celulă beta, celulă bazofilă, ...
- Swedish:betacell, beta-cell, ...
- Thai:เซลล์เบต้า, เบต้าเซลล์, ...
- Turkish:beta hücresi, ...
- Vietnamese:tế bào beta, tế bào ưa kiềm, ...
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