acinus


aci·nus

noun \ˈas-ə-nəs, ə-ˈsī-\
plural ; aci·ni \-ˌnī\ (audio pronunciation)

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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