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Meaning of BRANCHIAL ARCH

Pronunciation:  'brangkeeul ârch

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  one of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians
 
 Synonyms: gill arch, gill bar
 
 See Also: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure

 

 

 

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