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is⋅let

  [ahy-lit]
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–noun
1. a very small island.
–adjective
2. Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans: islet cells.
Origin:
1530–40; < MF islette. See isle, -et

Related forms:
is⋅let⋅ed, adjective
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is·let   (ī'lĭt)   
n.  A very small island: rocky islets off the coast.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: is·let
Pronunciation: 'I-l&t
Function: noun
: a small isolated mass of one type of tissue within a different type; specifically : ISLET OF LANGERHANS
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

islet is·let (ī'lĭt)
n.
A small island.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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