rac·e·mose \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·lyadverb