Noun: branchial arch brang-kee-ul aa(r)ch
- One of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians
"The fish's branchial arches provide structure and support for its delicate gill filaments";
- gill arch, gill bar
Derived forms: branchial arches
Type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure
Encyclopedia: Branchial arch