pharyngobranchial
adjective
pha·​ryn·​go·​branchial
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Definition of pharyngobranchial
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to the pharynx and the gills
specifically
: of, relating to, or constituting the dorsal bony elements in the branchial arches of fishes that in teleosts form four pairs two or more of which may be provided with teeth opposed to those of the hypopharyngeals
pharyngobranchial
noun
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plural -s
Definition of pharyngobranchial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a pharyngobranchial element
especially
: one of the pharyngobranchial bones of a teleost fish
— called also superior pharyngeal, upper pharyngeal
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