acinar

/ˈæsɪnər/
adjective
  1. Relating to a small, berry-shaped cluster of cells, especially in glands like the pancreas or salivary glands.
    • The acinar cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes.
    • Damage to acinar tissue can affect how the body digests food.
    • Doctors examined the acinar structure of the patient's salivary gland.
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