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islet
[ ahy-lit ]
noun
- a very small island.
adjective
- Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans:
islet cells.
islet
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- a small island
Other 51Թ Forms
- l· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of islet1
Example Sentences
It targeted poor countries, emerging economies and tiny irrelevant islets based on that data.
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.
For now, some patients with poorly controlled T1D may consider islet cell transplantation using beta cells from a donor.
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.
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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