Langerhans islets

Langerhans islands

/ (ˈlæŋəˌhæns) /

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Words nearby Langerhans islets

langbeinite, Lange, langeel, Langer, langered, Langerhans islets, Langevin, Langland, langlauf, langläufer, lang lay

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How to use Langerhans islets in a sentence

China, Japan, and Taiwan all claim ownership of the islets, located between these countries in the East China Sea.
Why Japan’s Right Turn Could Be Trouble for the U.S.|Kathryn Ibata-Arens|December 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Both the islets are surrounded by coral reefs, of small extent.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
Grant's Island is higher than the others, which are merely small woody islets, the centre is in 11 degrees 10 minutes.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
Among the other islands we distinguished the islets Colbert, Keraudren, and Buffon.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King

The group consists of seventeen or eighteen islands, besides numerous rocky islets.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
In the offing are several rocky islets, particularly one, a high rock, which is very remarkable.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King