Acinus

Acinus
Section of pancreas of dog. X 250. (Alveolus labeled at center top.)
Centroacinar cells

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753

An acinus (adjective: acinar, plural acini) refers to the berry-shaped termination of an exocrine gland, where the secretion is produced.

They are found in many organs, including:

• the stomach

• the sebaceous gland of the scalp

• the salivary glands of the tongue

• the liver

• the lacrimal glands

• the pancreas

Mucous acini usually stain pale, while serous acini usually stain dark.

The term "acinus" is considered synonymous with alveolus by some sources, but not all.

human acinar cells

See also

• Intercalated duct

External links

• acinus at eMedicine Dictionary
• a_09/12107053 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary

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