Term Name: | pancreatic acinus |
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Synonyms: | acinus pancreaticus, pancreas acinus, pancreatic acinar, pancreatic acini |
Definition: | The secretory units of the exocrine pancreas, where fluid containing digestive enzymes is produced; consists of a group of secretory cells surrounding a luminal space that connects to the pancreatic duct. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001263] |