First Known Use: 1898
Dictionary
ampulla of Lorenzini
ampulla of Lo·ren·zi·ni \-ˌlȯr-ən-ˈzē-nē\
Definition of AMPULLA OF LORENZINI
: any of the pores on the snouts of marine sharks and rays that contain receptors highly sensitive to weak electric fields
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of AMPULLA OF LORENZINI
Stefano Lorenzini fl1678 Italian physician
Learn More About AMPULLA OF LORENZINI
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: AmpullariaPrevious Word in the Dictionary: ampullaceousAll Words Near: ampulla of Lorenzini
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up ampulla of Lorenzini? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).