acinus

acinus definition - medical

ac·i·nus (ăsˈə-nəs)

noun pl. ac·i·ni (-nīˌ)
Any of several minute grape-shaped secretory portions of an acinous gland.

Related Forms:

  • a·cinˈic (ə-sĭnˈĭk), acˈi·noseˌ (ăsˈə-nōsˌ), acˈi·nous (-nəs) adjective

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