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islet
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[ˈʌɪlɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a small island
(e.g: the string of islets are popular among tourists for their white beaches and coral reefs)
- a portion of tissue structurally distinct from surrounding tissues
(e.g: this combination of steps generated functional cell clusters that mimic human islets)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 16th century: from Old French, diminutive of isle (see isle)
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