acinotubular

adjective

ac·​i·​no·​tu·​bu·​lar
¦a-sə-(ˌ)nō-¦t(y)ü-byə-lər
: of or relating to a gland or other structure made up of tubular acini

Word History

Etymology

New Latin acinus + English -o- + tubular

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acinotubular was in 1881

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“Acinotubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acinotubular. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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