acinus

 
Pronunciation: /ˈasɪnəs/

noun (plural acini /-nʌɪ/)

Anatomy
  • 1a small sac-like cavity in a gland, surrounded by secretory cells.
  • 2a region of the lung supplied with air from one of the terminal bronchioles.

Derivatives

acinar

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: Latin, literally 'a kernel'