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Brachial

Brachial
or, L. Brachialis (bracch-), from bracchium (bracch-) arm: cf. F. Brachial.
1. (Science: anatomy) Pertaining or belonging to the arm; as, the brachial artery; the brachial nerve.
2. Of the nature of an arm; resembling an arm.

Last updated on January 6th, 2021

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