[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)


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