Meaning of the word acinus in English

What does acinus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

acinus

US /ˈæs.ə.nəs/

UK /ˈæs.ə.nəs/

a small sac (= structure like a bag) at the end of a gland (= an organ that produces liquid chemicals):

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Normally, each acinus contains germ cells at different stages of differentiation.

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