ˈrasəˌmōs adjective
Etymology: Latin racemosus full of clusters, from racemus + -osus -ose
1. : relating to, occurring in the form of, or resembling a raceme
a racemose inflorescence
2. of a gland : compound with freely branching ducts that end in acini so that the whole somewhat resembles a compact cluster of grapes
the pancreas and salivary glands are racemose glands
• rac·e·mose·ly adverb