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Branchial
Branchial (pronounced: /ˈbrænkiəl/), derived from the Greek word branchia, meaning gills, is a term used in anatomy and embryology to refer to structures related to or resembling the gills of a fish.
Etymology
The term branchial is derived from the Greek word branchia, which means gills. It is used in the field of biology to describe structures that are related to or resemble the gills of a fish.
Related Terms
- Branchial arch: A series of bony loops present in fish, which support the gills. In humans and other mammals, the branchial arches give rise to various structures of the head and neck.
- Branchial cleft: A groove on the lateral neck surface that marks the boundary between a branchial arch and the next. In humans, they develop into various structures of the head and neck.
- Branchial pouch: An inward extension of the branchial cleft, which forms various structures in the head and neck during embryonic development.
- Branchial cyst: A cyst that forms from remnants of a branchial cleft or pouch. It is a type of congenital anomaly that can occur in the neck.
- Branchial fistula: An abnormal tract leading from the skin surface to a branchial cleft or pouch remnant. It is a type of congenital anomaly that can occur in the neck.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Branchial
- Wikipedia's article - Branchial
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