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acinar cell [′as·ə·nər ′sel] (anatomy) Any of the cells lining an acinous gland. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The acinar cells line
the intercalated and striated ducts through which the saliva travels
before it is expulsed into the mouth. Radiation treatments
given for head and neck tumors are deadlier to acinar cells than ductal
cells, for example. A single acinar cell carcinoma was seen in the
stop-exposure group. |
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