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epibranchial

adjective
epi·​branchial | \ ¦epə̇, ¦epē+\

Definition of epibranchial

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

epibranchial

noun
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plural -s

Definition of epibranchial (Entry 2 of 2)

: an epibranchial cartilage or bone

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History and Etymology for epibranchial

Adjective

epi- + branchial

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