neuromast

neu·ro·mast

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh-mast, nyoo r-]
- /ˈnʊər əˌmæst, ˈnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh-mast, nyoo r-]
- /ˈnʊər əˌmæst, ˈnyʊər-/

Definitions of neuromast word

noun neuromast a group of innervated sensory cells occurring along the lateral line of fishes and aquatic amphibians. 1
noun neuromast any small sensory organ in fish or amphibians, consisting of a cluster of ciliated cells linked to nerve cells 0
noun neuromast any of the sense organs found in the lateral line system and the skin of fishes 0

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Origin of neuromast

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; neuro- + -mast < Greek mastós hillock, literally, breast

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Parts of speech for Neuromast

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neuromast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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