acin-, acini- +

(Latin: grape, grapes in a cluster)

acinic

Referring to an acinus.

aciniform

Shaped like an acinus, or grape.

acinitis

Inflammation of the acini of a gland.

acinose

Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions as in acinose or acinous glands.

acinotubular

Composed of tubular acini or of tubules ending in acini.

acinous

Resembling an acinus or grape-shaped structure.

acinus (s), acini (pl)

1. A general term used in anatomical nomenclature to designate a small saclike dilatation, particularly in the lung or a gland.
2. Minute granular concretions.

Cross references of word families that are derived directly, or indirectly, from: "grape, grapes": racem-; staphyl-; uveo-; uvul-.

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(Latin: grape, grapes in a cluster)

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