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Definition of Branchiostegal

1. a. Pertaining to the membrane covering the gills of fishes.

Medical Definition of Branchiostegal

1. A branchiostegal ray. This term was formerly applied to a group of fishes having boneless branchiae. But the arrangement was artificial, and has been rejected. Origin: Gr. Gill + to cover: cf. F. Branchiostege. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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