What does acinar mean?

Definitions for acinar
-nər, -ˌnɑr; əˈsɪn ɪkaci·nar

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. acinar, acinous, acinose, acinicadjective

    pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)

  2. acinaradjective

    pertaining to the individual parts making up an aggregate fruit like a blackberry

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  1. acinaradjective

    Of, pertaining to, or located in an acinus.

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  1. acinar

    Acinar refers to any structure or part of the body that resembles a grape cluster or a many-lobed sac. This term is most commonly used in medical and biological contexts to describe certain cells, glands, or formations that are rounded or sac-like, notably the acinar cells in the pancreas or salivary glands.

  2. acinar

    Acinar refers to any structure or part of the body that resembles a grape or a cluster, such as the sac-like ends of certain types of glands, like the pancreas or salivary glands, where secretions are stored before being released. The term is derived from the Latin word 'acinus' which means 'berry'.

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Anagrams for acinar »

  1. arnica

  2. Carian

  3. carina

  4. Carina

  5. Ciaran

  6. crania

  7. narica

  8. canari

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of acinar in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of acinar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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