Pacinis

Pacinis is a surname of Italian origin. It appears in genealogical and biographical records as the family name of individuals across various fields, including science, arts, and sports. There is no single widely recognized figure associated with the name that defines the term, but Pacinis can be found in local histories and contemporary contexts where the name appears.

In anatomy and medicine, the Pacinian corpuscle (also called a lamellated corpuscle) is a well-known mechanoreceptor located in the skin and other tissues. The corpuscle is named after Filippo Pacini, an Italian anatomist who first described its structure in the 19th century. The standard modern terminology uses Pacinian corpuscle (singular) and Pacinian corpuscles (plural). Some older or non-English sources may render the name in possessive or Latinized forms such as Pacini’s or Pacinis, but Pacinian is the preferred form in contemporary scientific usage.

Overall, Pacinis may refer to people bearing the surname or, in scientific contexts, to terminology derived from Pacini related to Pacinian corpuscles. For related names and concepts, see Pacini (surname) and Pacinian corpuscle.