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brachiocephalic

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bra·chi·o·ce·phal·ic  (brk--s-flk, brk-)
adj.
Of or involving the arm and the head.
[brachi(um) + cephalic.]
brachiocephalic [ˌbreɪkɪəsɪˈfælɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of, relating to, or supplying the arm and head brachiocephalic artery
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