acinus
Anatomical term for a small sac-like structure in a gland, such as in the pancreas or salivary glands. Used in medical and biological contexts.
The acinar cells of the pancreas secrete digestive enzymes.
The acini of the salivary glands are inflamed.
Standard kanji spelling for this anatomical term.
Compound of 腺 (sen, 'gland') and 房 (bō, 'chamber' or 'sac'), literally 'gland chamber'. The term is a modern anatomical coinage based on the structure of exocrine glands.