Photophore

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A light-emitting organ, found in some fish and other marine animals.
  2. 2
    A form of endoscope using an electric light.

Synonyms

All synonyms
light organ

Etymology

From photo- (“light”) + -phore (“bearer”).

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