Definition of centroacinar
:relating to or being certain specialized cells in the central part of glandular acini (as in the pancreas) of some animals
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centroacinar
adjective
cen·tro·ac·i·nar
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-ˌnär
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variants:
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centroacinose
\-ˌnōs\
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Origin and Etymology of centroacinar
centr- + acinus + -ar or -ose
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