acinose

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Definition of acinose in English English dictionary

Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions as in acinose or acinous glands

{a} full of kernels or grains

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

Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions; as, acinose or acinous glands

{s} composed of acini (also acinous)

Hyphenation

ac·i·nose

Etymology

() Latin acinosus, from acinus grapestone.