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bran·chiae (braŋ′kē ē′)
plural noun sing. branchia -·chia (-ə)
the gills of an aquatic animal
Etymology: L, pl. of branchia < Gr, pl. of branchion, a gill
Related Forms:
- branchial bran′·chial adjective
- branchiate bran′·chi·ate (-kē it, -āt′) adjective
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