hypobranchial

1 of 2

adjective

hy·​po·​branchial

1

: situated below the gills : of or relating to the ventral wall of the pharynx

specifically : of or relating to the endostyle

2

: of, relating to, or being the segment of a branchial arch between the basibranchial and the ceratobranchial

hypobranchial

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a hypobranchial bone or cartilage

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

hypo- + branchial

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