ac·i·nus ( s  -ns)n. pl. ac·i·ni (-n   ) One of the small saclike dilations composing a compound gland. [Latin, berry.] a·cin ic (-s nk), aci·nous adj. |
acinus [ˈæsɪnəs]
n pl -ni [-ˌnaɪ]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy any of the terminal saclike portions of a compound gland
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany any of the small drupes that make up the fruit of the blackberry, raspberry, etc.
3. Botany obsolete a collection of berries, such as a bunch of grapes
[New Latin, from Latin: grape, berry]
acinic [əˈsɪnɪk], acinous, acinose adj
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| Noun | 1. |  acinus - one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberrydrupelet - a small part of an aggregate fruit that resembles a drupe |
| 2. |  acinus - one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound glandgland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream sac - a structure resembling a bag in an animal |
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