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(as′i nəs)

noun pl. acini

Anat. one of the small sacs of a compound or racemose gland

Origin: ModL: see aciniform

Related Forms:

acinous adjective or acinose

See acinus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ac·i·ni (-nīˌ)

One of the small saclike dilations composing a compound gland.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, berry

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Related Forms:

a·cinˈic (ə-sĭnˈĭk), acˈi·nous adjective

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