'Photophore' definitions:

Definition of 'Photophore'

From: GCIDE
  • Photophore \Pho"to*phore\, n. [Photo- + Gr. fe`rein to bear.]
  • 1. (Med.) A form of endoscope using an electric light. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. (Zool.) A light-emitting organ; specif., one of the luminous spots on certain marine (mostly deep-sea) fishes. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]