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.

Also identified as