Meaning & use
branchial
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Relating to the gills of a fish or other aquatic animal, or to the corresponding embryonic structures in other vertebrates.
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The branchial arches in a human embryo later develop into structures in the face and neck.
Marine biologists studied the fish's branchial structure to determine its oxygen intake.
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A technical term used mainly in biology, zoology, and embryology.
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