Acinus

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪnəs/

Definitions of acinus

noun a small sac or vesicle in the body, especially one containing fluid

Example Sentences

A1 An acinus is a small sac or cavity in a gland.

A2 The acinus is responsible for producing and secreting fluids.

B1 The acinus of the pancreas is important for producing digestive enzymes.

B2 Each acinus in the lung is surrounded by alveoli for gas exchange.

C1 The acinus structure varies in different types of glands.

C2 Research on acinus development has led to new insights in cell biology.

Examples of acinus in a Sentence

formal The acinus is the basic unit of structure and function in the exocrine glands.

informal The doctor explained that the acinus is like a tiny sac in the gland.

slang I heard that the acinus is like a little bubble in the gland.

figurative The acinus is like a small compartment where all the action happens in the glands.

Grammatical Forms of acinus

• plural: acini
• comparative: more acinous
• superlative: most acinous
• present tense: acini
• future tense: will acinus
• perfect tense: has acinused
• continuous tense: is acinusing
• singular: acinus
• positive degree: acinus
• infinitive: to acinus
• gerund: acining
• participle: acinused

Origin and Evolution of acinus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acinus' comes from the Latin word 'acinus' meaning 'berry or grape'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acinus' evolved to refer to small sacs or cavities in biological structures, especially in reference to the small sacs in the lungs or glands.