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Definition of Odontophore

1. n. A special structure found in the mouth of most mollusks, except bivalves. It consists of several muscles and a cartilage which supports a chitinous radula, or lingual ribbon, armed with teeth. Also applied to the radula alone. See Radula.

Definition of Odontophore

1. Noun. a projection in the mouths of most molluscs; it is used, with the radula to break up food ¹

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Medical Definition of Odontophore

1. A special structure found in the mouth of most mollusks, except bivalves. It consists of several muscles and a cartilage which supports a chitinous radula, or lingual ribbon, armed with teeth. Also applied to the radula alone. See Radula. Origin: Odonto- + Gr. To bear. (19 Mar 1998)

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