brachio

brachio-

a combining form meaning “arm,” “upper arm,” used in the formation of compound words: brachiopod.
Also, especially before a vowel, brachi-.

Origin:
combining form representing Latin brāchium and Greek brachī́ōn

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brachio- or (before a vowel) brachi-
 
—combining form
indicating a brachium: brachiopod
 
brachi- or (before a vowel) brachi-
 
—combining form

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Word Origin & History

brachio-
before a vowel, brachi-, comb. form meaning "arm," from Gk. brakhion "arm," perhaps originally "upper arm," lit. "shorter," and from brakhys "short," in contrast to the longer forearm (see brief (adj.)).
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Medical Dictionary

brachio- pref.
Arm: brachiocephalic.

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