islet
is·let
noun
Origin
From Middle French islette. By surface analysis, is(le) + -let. Mostly displaced native Middle English eyt, eit and Middle English holm, holme (See eyot and holm for more).
Phrases
- islet of Langerhans
- islets of Langerhans
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