acinary
|ac-i-nar-y|
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/ˈæsɪˌnɛri/
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/ˈæsɪnəri/
(acinar)
glandular structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acinary' originates from the Latin word 'acinus,' meaning 'berry' or 'grape,' referring to the small sac-like structures in glands.
Historical Evolution
'acinus' transformed into the English word 'acinar,' and eventually became the adjective 'acinary' to describe structures resembling an acinus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'berry-like structures,' but over time it evolved to describe 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 acinary structure of the gland is crucial for its function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 12:06