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Definition of Photophore
1. n. A form of endoscope using an electric light.
Definition of Photophore
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Medical Definition of Photophore
1. 1. A lamp with reflector used in laryngoscopy and in the examination of other internal parts of the body. 2. In bacteriology, the organ producing intracellular bioluminescence in certain organisms. Origin: photo-+ G. Phoros, bearing (05 Mar 2000)