Definition of Osphradium

1. n. The olfactory organ of some Mollusca. It is connected with the organ of respiration.

Definition of Osphradium

1. Noun. (zoology) The olfactory organ in certain molluscs, linked with the respiration organ. Its main function is to test incoming water for silt and other possible food particles. ¹

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Medical Definition of Osphradium

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Strong scent, fr. To smell. The olfactory organ of some Mollusca. It is connected with the organ of respiration. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Osphradium

osmunda
osmundas
osmundine
osmundines
osmunds
osnaburg
osnaburgs
oso-berry
osone
osones
osophies
osophy
osotriazole
osotriazoles
osphradia
osphradium (current term)
osphresio-
osphresiologic
osphresiology
osphresiophilia
osphresiophobia
osphresis
osphretic
ospray
osprays
osprey
ospreys
ossa
ossa carpi

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