acousticolateral
/əˌkuːstɪkə(ʊ)ˈlat(ə)rəl/ /əˌkuːstɪkə(ʊ)ˈlat(ə)r(ə)l/Zoology
adjective
Attributive Designating a system of nerves in fishes and many amphibians that conveys information to the brain from receptors in the inner ear and the lateral line; of or relating to this system.
Origin
Early 20th century. From acoustico- + lateral. Compare slightly earlier acousticolateralis.
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