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neuromast

Definition of neuromast

noun

Zoology
  • a sensory organ of fishes and larval or aquatic amphibians, typically forming part of the lateral line system.

Origin:

early 20th century: from neuro- 'of nerves' + Greek mastos 'breast'

neuromast in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of neuromast in the US English dictionary