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Medical Definition of Lateral line sense organ
1. A structure in fish consisting of a long groove or canal extending along each side of the trunk and tail and branching in the head region; the groove or tube is lined with neuroepithelial cells, some of which are in groups known as neuromasts; its function appears to be the detection of vibrations of low frequency. Synonym: neuromast organ. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lateral Line Sense Organ
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