neuromast

[ noor-uh-mast, nyoor- ]

noun
  1. a group of innervated sensory cells occurring along the lateral line of fishes and aquatic amphibians.

Origin of neuromast

1
1910–15; neuro- + -mast<Greek mastós hillock, literally, breast

Other words from neuromast

  • neu·ro·mas·tic, adjective

Words Nearby neuromast

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