Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈæs ə nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈæs ə nəs/
Definitions of acinar word
- adjective acinar of or relating to any of the terminal saclike portions of a compound gland 3
- noun plural acinar Botany. one of the small drupelets or berries of an aggregate, baccate fruit, as the blackberry. 1
- noun plural acinar a berry, as a grape or currant. 1
- noun plural acinar Anatomy. a minute rounded lobule. the smallest secreting portion of a gland. 1
- noun acinar (anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located in an acinus. 1
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Origin of acinar
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin: grape, berry, seed of a berry
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Parts of speech for Acinar
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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acinar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
acinar usage trend in Literature
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- what do pancreatic acinar cells secrete?
- what are acinar cells?
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