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centroacinar

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cen·​tro·​ac·​i·​nar | \ -ˌnär \
variants: or centroacinose \ -​ˌnōs \

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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History and Etymology for centroacinar

centr- + acinus + -ar or -ose

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“Centroacinar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centroacinar. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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