"neuromast" meaning in English

See neuromast in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: neuromasts [plural]
Etymology: From neuro- + mast. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neuro|mast}} neuro- + mast Head templates: {{en-noun}} neuromast (plural neuromasts)
  1. A cluster of ciliated and other neural cells that serves as a simple sensory organ in some fish and amphibians. Derived forms: neuromastic, proneuromast, protoneuromast
    Sense id: en-neuromast-en-noun-yIGkBlLt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neuro-

Inflected forms

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