neuromast

noun

neu·​ro·​mast
ˈn(y)u̇rəˌmast
plural -s
: one of the characteristic sensory organs of the lateral lines of fishes and various other lower vertebrates consisting of a cluster of sensory cells connected with nerve fibers
neuromastic
¦⸗⸗¦mastik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

neur- + Greek mastos hillock, breast

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“Neuromast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromast. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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