Relating to the central portion of an acinus, which is a small sac-like structure in glands, especially in the pancreas.
From 'centro-' (center) + 'acinar' (relating to an acinus, from Latin 'acinus' meaning berry or small sac). Used in anatomy to describe structures in the middle of glandular units.
Centroacinar cells in your pancreas are like the foreman of a factory floor—they're positioned right in the middle of the acinus and control important chemical processes that help you digest food.
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