Acinar
Acinar
Acinar (pronounced as /ˈæsɪnər/) is a term used in anatomy and histology to describe a particular form of cellular arrangement or structure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'acinus', which means 'grape'.
Definition
An acinar cell is a type of cell that forms the structural unit of an acinus. These cells are found in various glands throughout the body, including the pancreas, salivary glands, and mammary glands. They are responsible for the production and secretion of substances such as enzymes and milk.
Related Terms
- Acinus: A small, ball-shaped cluster of cells that forms the basic unit of an acinar structure.
- Acinar cell carcinoma: A rare form of cancer that originates in the acinar cells of the pancreas.
- Acinar atrophy: A condition characterized by the degeneration and loss of acinar cells in a gland.
- Acinar cell: The cell that makes up the acinus, responsible for producing and secreting substances.
Etymology
The term 'acinar' is derived from the Latin word 'acinus', which means 'grape'. This is in reference to the grape-like cluster formation of the cells in an acinus.
Pronunciation
The term 'acinar' is pronounced as /ˈæsɪnər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acinar
- Wikipedia's article - Acinar
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