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Pharyngobranchial

Pha-rynˊgo-bran′chi-al

,
Adj.
[
Pharynx
+
branchial
.]
(Anat.)
Of or pertaining to the pharynx and the branchiæ; – applied especially to the dorsal elements in the branchial arches of fishes. See
Pharyngeal
.
Noun.
A pharyngobranchial, or upper pharyngeal, bone or cartilage.

Definition 2024


pharyngobranchial

pharyngobranchial

English

Adjective

pharyngobranchial (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or relating to the pharynx and the branchiae; applied especially to the dorsal elements in the branchial arches of fishes.

Noun

pharyngobranchial (plural pharyngobranchials)

  1. (anatomy) A pharyngobranchial, or upper pharyngeal, bone or cartilage.