ampulla of Lorenzini: Meaning and Definition of

ampul'la of Lo•ren•zi'ni

Pronunciation: (lôr"un-zē'nē), [key]
— Ichthyol. Ichthyol.
  1. any of an array of electroreceptors in the head of sharks, skates, and rays capable of detecting weak electrical signals produced by muscular activity in other creatures.
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