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branchial
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bran·chi·al  (brngk-l)
adj.
Of, relating to, or resembling the gills of a fish, their homologous embryonic structures, or the derivatives of their homologous parts in higher animals: branchial muscles.
branchial [ˈbræŋkɪəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to the gills of an aquatic animal, esp a fish
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to homologous structures in higher vertebrates branchial cyst
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Adj.1.branchial - of or relating to gills (or to parts of the body derived from embryonic gills)
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