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Acinus

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈæs.ɪ.nəs/

Definitions

1. A small sac-like structure in glandular tissue.

2. A cluster of cells resembling a berry, typically found in glands.

Usage Examples

1. The acinus is essential for the secretion of digestive enzymes in the pancreas.

2. Histological studies reveal the structure of an acinus in salivary glands.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "acinus," meaning "berry," which reflects its shape.

Synonyms

  • Sac
  • Cluster
  • Berry-like structure

Antonyms

  • Flat structure
  • Unclustered
  • Scattered

Translations

Language Translation
Spanish Acino
French Acinus
German Acinus
Italian Acino
Portuguese Acino
Chinese (Simplified) 腺泡
Japanese 小房
Korean 샘방울
Russian Ацинус
Arabic عُنقود
Hindi असिनस
Bengali অসিনাস
Tamil அசினஸ்
Telugu అసినస్
Gujarati અસિનસ
Marathi असिनस
Punjabi ਅਸਿਨਸ
Malayalam അസിനസ്
Odia ଅସିନସ
Kannada ಅಸಿನಸ್
Sinhala අසිනස්
Urdu اسینس
Assamese অচিনস
Maithili असिनस
Manipuri অচিনস
Dogri असिनस
Kashmiri اسینس

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Some regions may pronounce it as /əˈsɪn.əs/ or /ˈæs.ɪ.nəs/.

Historical Usage

The term has been used in anatomy and histology to describe cellular structures since the early 19th century.

Cultural Nuances

Understanding the acinus is important in medical fields, particularly in studies related to glandular functions and diseases.

More Information

The acinus is a key concept in both plant and animal biology, representing structures that play essential roles in secretion and metabolism. Its study is vital for understanding various physiological processes.

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