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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Odontophore

odontolites
odontologist
odontologists
odontology
odontoloxia
odontolysis
odontoma
odontomas
odontoneuralgia
odontonomy
odontonosology
odontoparallaxis
odontopathy
odontophobia
odontophora
odontophore (current term)
odontophorous
odontoplast
odontoplasts
odontoplasty
odontoprisis
odontopteryx
odontoptosis
odontornithes
odontorrhagia
odontoschism
odontoscope
odontoscopy
odontosis
odontostomatous

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