01 a. Of or pertaining to branchiæ or gills.
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Of or pertaining to branchiæ or gills.(Anat.)
Phrases & compounds
Branchial arches —
the bony or cartilaginous arches which support the gills on each side of the throat of fishes and amphibians. See Illustration in Appendix.
Branchial clefts —
the openings between the branchial arches through which water passes.