acinus Meaning & Definition
/ˈæsɪnəs/
What Does Acinus Mean?
Acinus is used as a noun meaning One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc. It can also mean A grape-stone.
Word Facts for Acinus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæsɪnəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | acini |
Acinus Definition (Noun)
- One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc.
- A grape-stone.
- 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 of Acinus
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Acinus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acinus (plural acini)
Words That Rhyme With Acinus
Origin of Acinus
Unadapted borrowing from Latin acinus (“grape, grape-stone”); the histopathologic sense comes figuratively from the fancied resemblance (on microscopy) of acinic cells (acinar cells) to bunches of drupelets, berries, or grapes.
Pronouncing Acinus
Acinus is pronounced //ˈæsɪnəs// and has 1 syllable.