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islet

Syllabification: (is·let)
Pronunciation: /ˈīlət/

Definition of islet

noun

  • 1a small island.
  • 2 Anatomy a portion of tissue structurally distinct from surrounding tissues.
  • (islets)short for islets of Langerhans.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French, diminutive of isle (see isle)

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