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Definition of Branchia
1. Noun. Respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water.
Exact synonyms: Gill
Specialized synonyms: Ctenidium, Ceras, External Gill
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Organ
Derivative terms: Branchial
Specialized synonyms: Ctenidium, Ceras, External Gill
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Organ
Derivative terms: Branchial
Definition of Branchia
1. n. A gill; a respiratory organ for breathing the air contained in water, such as many aquatic and semiaquatic animals have.
Definition of Branchia
1. a respiratory organ of aquatic animals [n -CHIAE]
Medical Definition of Branchia
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Origin: L, fr. Gr, pl. Of.
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