What does branchia mean?

Definitions for branchia
ˈbræŋ ki ə; -kiˌibranchi·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gill, branchianoun

    respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water

Wiktionary

  1. branchianoun

    A gill or other organ having the same function.

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  1. branchia

    Branchia is a zoological term, commonly referring to the gills or respiratory organ in aquatic animals, especially in fishes and amphibians, used for breathing and excreting metabolic waste. It helps in extracting oxygen dissolved in water while eliminating carbon dioxide.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Branchianoun

    a gill; a respiratory organ for breathing the air contained in water, such as many aquatic and semiaquatic animals have

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of branchia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of branchia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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