acinus (Meaning)
acinus (n)
one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry
one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland
acinus (n.)
One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc.
A grapestone.
One of the granular masses which constitute a racemose or compound gland, as the pancreas; also, one of the saccular recesses in the lobules of a racemose gland.
Synonyms & Antonyms of acinus
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acinus Sentence Examples
- The acinus is the basic functional unit of the lung, where gas exchange takes place.
- Histologists study the acinus to understand the structure and function of glandular tissues in various organs.
- In the mammary gland, each milk-producing unit is known as an acinus.
- The pancreas contains acini, which are clusters of cells responsible for producing digestive enzymes.
- The tear gland, or lacrimal gland, is composed of acini that produce the watery component of tears.
- Microscopic examination revealed the acinus-like structures in the kidney responsible for urine formation.
- Salivary glands consist of acini that release saliva into the oral cavity to aid in digestion.
- The liver's acinus is involved in the synthesis and secretion of bile.
- Each sweat gland is composed of a coiled tubule and an acinus, which together produce sweat.
- In pathology, abnormalities in the acinus can indicate diseases such as pancreatic cancer or lung disorders.
FAQs About the word acinus
one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry, one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound glandOne of the sma
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The acinus is the basic functional unit of the lung, where gas exchange takes place.
Histologists study the acinus to understand the structure and function of glandular tissues in various organs.
In the mammary gland, each milk-producing unit is known as an acinus.
The pancreas contains acini, which are clusters of cells responsible for producing digestive enzymes.
