centroacinar

/tseŋtroakineer/

Definitions

1. verb

to secrete or produce enzymes in the centroacinar cells of a gland or other organ, especially the pancreas.

“The researcher studied the centroacinar cells to understand their role in glucose regulation.”

2. noun

The centroacinar cells of a gland or other organ, especially the pancreas, which secrete or produce enzymes.

“The centroacinar cells in the pancreas play a crucial role in digestion.”

Synonyms

  • produce
  • secret

Antonyms

  • inhibit
  • repress