acinus
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noun \ˈa-sə-nəs\ plural ac·i·ni\-ˌnī\
Definition of ACINUS
: any of the small sacs terminating the ducts of some exocrine glands and lined with secretory cells
— ac·i·nous \-nəs\ adjective
Origin of ACINUS
New Latin, from Latin, berry, berry seed
First Known Use: circa 1751
aci·nus
noun \ˈas-ə-nəs, ə-ˈsī-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; aci·ni \-ˌnī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ACINUS
: any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts of some exocrine glands and are lined with secretory cells
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