plural of beta cell

(anatomy) A basophil of the adenohypophysis. / (anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.

(biochemistry) A glucosidase enzyme, located on the brush border of the small intestine, that acts upon β1->4 bonds linking two glucose or glucose-substituted molecules.

Synonym of Becrux

plural of beta male

A male second in a social or group hierarchy and submissive to the alpha male.

(organic chemistry) A fluorescent crystalline solid with the chemical formula C₁₀H₇OH, used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and other compounds.

plural of beta-beam

plural of beta wave

plural of beta sheet