epibranchial

1 of 2

adjective

epi·​branchial

¦epə̇,

¦epē+

: of or belonging to the segment next below the pharyngobranchial in a branchial arch

epibranchial

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an epibranchial cartilage or bone

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

epi- + branchial

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