Tetraodontiformes
| Definition: |
A small order of primarily marine fish containing 340 species. Most have a rotund or box-like shape. TETRODOTOXIN is found in their liver and ovaries. |
| Also Called: |
Pufferfish,Boxfishes |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fishes (1981-2001) |
Tetraodontiformes Categories.
 |
Takifugu - A genus of pufferfish commonly used for research. |
Tetraodontiformes Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
