acinus

/ˈæsənəs/
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Other forms: acini

Definitions of acinus
  1. noun
    one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland
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    type of:
    sac
    a structure resembling a bag in an animal
  2. noun
    one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry
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    type of:
    drupelet
    a small part of an aggregate fruit that resembles a drupe
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