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islet

[ ahy-lit ]

noun

  1. a very small island.


adjective

  1. Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans:

    islet cells.

islet

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. a small island
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • l· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of islet1

From the Middle French word islette, dating back to 1530–40. See isle, -et
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of islet1

C16: from Old French islette; see isle
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It targeted poor countries, emerging economies and tiny irrelevant islets based on that data.

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The new approach could be used to stop the body from rejecting transplanted organs and tissues, such as pancreatic islet cells, which are sometimes used to treat type 1 diabetes.

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For now, some patients with poorly controlled T1D may consider islet cell transplantation using beta cells from a donor.

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Marcos, whose country has had escalating clashes with China over disputed islets in the South China Sea, bluntly underscored the dangers of the regional flashpoint Friday at the defense forum.

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Muizzu’s election sharpened their rivalry as he took a pro-China stand and acted to remove Indian troops stationed on one of Maldives’ islets.

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