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Definition of electroplax

electroplax

/ɪˈlɛktrəˌplæks/
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Plural:electroplaxes
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• noun

1

One of the large, flat, multinucleated cells that make up the electric organ of certain fishes (such as the electric eel and the torpedo ray), specialized to generate an electrical discharge.

Example

"When thousands of electroplaxes discharge simultaneously, an electric eel can generate a shock powerful enough to stun its prey."

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• Nearby Words

elbert
elderberry
electric eel
electroplax
elegant pitviper
elepaio
elephant

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the combining form 'electro-' (relating to electricity) and the Greek word 'plax', meaning a flat surface, plain, or plate.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electroplax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electroplax
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