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acinar

|ac-i-nar|

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/ˈæsɪnər/

🇬🇧

/ˈæsɪnɑː/

glandular structure

Etymology

Etymology Information

'acinar' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acinus,' where 'acinus' meant 'berry' or 'grape.'

Historical Evolution

'acinus' transformed into the modern English word 'acinar' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'berry' or 'grape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to glandular structures.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or resembling an acinus, which is a small, sac-like cavity in a gland, particularly in the pancreas or salivary glands.

The acinar cells of the pancreas are responsible for secreting digestive enzymes.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 11:51