Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Pancreas

Devices for simulating the activity of the pancreas. They can be either electromechanical, consisting of a glucose sensor, computer, and insulin pump or bioartificial, consisting of isolated islets of Langerhans in an artificial membrane.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Devices for simulating the activity of the pancreas. They can be either electromechanical, consisting of a glucose sensor, computer, and insulin pump or bioartificial, consisting of isolated islets of Langerhans in an artificial membrane.

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  • Pancreas, Artificial

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

device simulating pancreas activity

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History Note

97

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Previous Indexing

  • Artificial Organs (1972-1996)

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  1. E07w.858.082w.760w

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WI 830

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Pancreas. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019397. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019397
  2. Artificial Pancreas. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_insulin_delivery_system
  3. Artificial Pancreas. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1569064