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Definition of Rhinophore

1. n. One of the two tentacle-like organs on the back of the head or neck of a nudibranch or tectibranch mollusk. They are usually retractile, and often transversely furrowed or plicate, and are regarded as olfactory organs. Called also dorsal tentacles. See Illust. under Pygobranchia, and Opisthobranchia.

Definition of Rhinophore

1. Noun. A club-shaped structure that occurs in pairs as the most prominent part of the external head anatomy of the dorid nudibranchs. ¹

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Medical Definition of Rhinophore

1. One of the two tentacle-like organs on the back of the head or neck of a nudibranch or tectibranch mollusk. They are usually retractile, and often transversely furrowed or plicate, and are regarded as olfactory organs. Synonym: dorsal tentacles. Origin: Rhino- + Gr. To bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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