a. [f. L. acinōsus (see prec.) as if ad. Fr. acineux.] = ACINOSE; applied especially to glands occurring in clusters.
1872. Cohen, Dis. of Throat, 179. This pouch is ordinarily enveloped by acinous glands.
1878. Habershon, Dis. Abdomen, 51. Some isolated submucous glands of an acinous character may still be found.
