acinotubular
|ac-i-no-tu-bu-lar|
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/ˌæsɪnoʊˈtjuːbjʊlər/
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/ˌæsɪnəʊˈtjuːbjʊlə/
berry-like tubes
Etymology
'acinotubular' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'acinus' meaning 'berry' and 'tubulus' meaning 'small tube'.
'acinus' and 'tubulus' combined in scientific Latin to form 'acinotubular', which is used in modern English to describe certain anatomical structures.
Initially, it referred to structures resembling small berries and tubes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the characteristics of acini and tubules, often used in a biological or anatomical context.
The acinotubular structure of the gland was observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 16:06