What does ACINI mean?

Heres the requested information on "acini": Acini

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: plural form of acinus, which refers to a small sac or cavity in a gland or other organ.

3. Pronunciations: US: /əˈsīnī/, UK: /əˈsiːniː/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "acini" is derived from the Latin word "acinus" meaning "berry". It is used in anatomy to describe the small sacs or cavities in certain glands or organs, such as the pancreas or salivary glands.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: Anion, canid, canst, canto, cilia, colic, dingo, fable, hogan, jolly, ketch, lumen, morse, nacre, oaten, phony, quell, rumba, sable, tunic, ulcer, venal, wince, yodel, zonal

7. Example Sentences:

• The pancreas contains numerous acini that secrete digestive enzymes.
• The salivary glands are made up of acini that produce saliva.
• The acini in the prostate gland produce prostatic fluid.