Acinar Cells (also known as Acinar Cell, Cell, Acinar): Cells lining the saclike dilatations known as acini of various glands or the lungs.

NIH MeSH · D061354Anatomy

Acinar Cells

Also known asAcinar Cell · Cell, Acinar · Cells, Acinar · Acini Cells · Acini Cell · Cell, Acini · Cells, Acini · Acinic Cells · Acinic Cell · Cell, Acinic · Cells, Acinic · Acinous Cells

Definition

Cells lining the saclike dilatations known as acini of various glands or the lungs.

MeSH classification

  • A11.031

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Common questions about Acinar Cells

What does Acinar Cells mean in medicine?
Cells lining the saclike dilatations known as acini of various glands or the lungs. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acinar Cells known by any other names?
Yes. Acinar Cells is also referred to as Acinar Cell, Cell, Acinar, Cells, Acinar, Acini Cells in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acinar Cells sit in the medical classification?
Acinar Cells falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.031). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D061354) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗