acinous, a.
(ˈæsɪnəs)
[f. L. acinōsus (see prec.) as if ad. Fr. acineux.]
= acinose; applied especially to glands occurring in clusters.
| 1872 Cohen Dis. of Throat 179 This pouch is ordinarily enveloped by acinous glands. 1878 Habershon Dis. Abdomen 51 Some isolated submucous glands of an acinous character may still be found. |