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Webster 1913 Edition


Extrabranchial

Exˊtra-bran′chi-al

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Adj.
(Anat.)
Outside of the branchial arches; – said of the cartilages thus placed in some fishes.

Definition 2024


extrabranchial

extrabranchial

English

Adjective

extrabranchial (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Outside of the branchial arches.
    Certain fishes have extrabranchial cartilage.