branchihyal

1 of 2

adjective

bran·​chi·​hy·​al

¦braŋkē¦hīəl

: of or relating to the elements or segments composing the branchial arches

branchihyal

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an element or segment of a branchial arch

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

branchi- + -hyoid + -al

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