pharyngobranchial

English

Etymology

From pharyngo- +‎ branchial.

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.
    pharyngobranchial cartilage
    pharyngobranchial toothplate

Noun

pharyngobranchial (plural pharyngobranchials)

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

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