Gastroenterology Glossary

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noun small, saclike structures that are part of a gland and are responsible for secreting various substances

  • The acini in the pancreas are responsible for producing digestive enzymes.
  • I heard that the acini in the stomach help with digestion.
  • Those little acini things in your body do some crazy stuff.
  • The acini of creativity in her mind were constantly at work, producing new ideas.