acinous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of acinous
From the Latin word acinōsus, dating back to 1870–75. See acinus, -ous
Example Sentences
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Thus in a typical acinous gland the cells are restricted to the final alveoli.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions; as, acinose or acinous glands.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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