Thomas Huxley

The known is finite, the unknown infinite; intellectually we stand on an islet in the midst of an illimitable ocean of inexplicability. Our business in every generation is to reclaim a little more land, to add something to the extent and the solidity of our possessions.

English Scientist

Used to describe tiny islands, often uninhabited or sparsely populated, as opposed to large landmasses.

Geographical Term

Islets can serve as landmarks for navigation or reference points at sea.

Navigational Landmarks

Islets can be important ecological sites, harboring unique wildlife or plant species.

Natural Habitats

Refers to tiny, specialized structures within organs, not to be confused with island geography.

Anatomy Specific

This use of 'islet' is found in medical texts or discussions, often related to the pancreas.

Medical Context

Not common in everyday language, it's typically used by health professionals or researchers.

Technical Term

 The observation that stem cells, as master cells, could give rise to a whole variety of different cell types -- heart cells, liver cells, pancreatic islet cells -- captured the attention of the media

Susan Lim: Transplant...

 they return to roost the ibis cram onto mangrove islets