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n. - A small piece of land surrounded by water.

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  • The stone beach is very attractive with an offshore islet sporting a tiny chapel to add to the romantic setting.
  • They were the leading center in islet transplantation.
  • And his interest in islet transplantation goes back to when he was a medical student.
  • Older, traditional assays, or tests, determine risk for type 1 diabetes by identifying what are called islet cell antibodies.
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  • Put the lace through the last "eyelet" (a small eye or hole designed to receive a lace) of your shoe and let's walk around the "islet" (a small island).
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