ISLET


Meaning of ISLET in English

[ 'ʌɪlɪt ]

■ noun

1》 a small island.

2》 Anatomy a portion of tissue structurally distinct from its surroundings. Compare with island .

Origin

C16: from OFr., dimin. of isle (see isle ).

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