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1. (Med.) A form of endoscope using an electric light. 2. (Zoöl.) A light-emitting organ; specif., one of the luminous spots on certain marine (mostly deep-sea) fishes.

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  1. 1. (Med.) A form of endoscope using an electric light. 2. (Zoöl.) A light-emitting organ; specif., one of the luminous spots on certain marine (mostly deep-sea) fishes.