Pancreatic acinus
System
Digestive
SNOMED CT
247604006
Pancreatic acinus
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.
Also known as acinus pancreaticus, pancreas acinus — per UBERON
The Pancreatic acinus is a part of the Digestive.