neuromastPronunciation: /ˈnjʊərə(ʊ)mast/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