acinous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
    acinose; acinar; acinic.

WordNet

Ac"i*nose`, Ac"i*nous adjective (Also<
  • Acinose
  • Acinous
)
Etymology
L. acinosus, fr. acinus grapestone.
Definitions
  1. Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions; as, acinose or acinous glands. Kirwan.

Webster 1913