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brachio-

  1. a combining form meaning “arm,” “upper arm,” used in the formation of compound words:

    brachiopod.



brachio-

combining_form

  1. indicating a brachium

    brachiopod



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Word History and Origins

Origin of brachio-1

Combining form representing Latin brāchium and Greek brachī́ōn

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Example Sentences

Fecit potentiam in brachio suo: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.

The brachio-thoracic triangle is much more marked on the right than on the left side.

Naso candentibus forcipibus abrepto, iisdemque brachio utroque ipsisque mammis crudelissime perustis.

In Synanceia brachio there are in the dorsal fin thirteen barbs, each connected with two poison reservoirs.

Seculari brachio potest eos compescere, nec tenetur rationibus certare ad vincendos protervientes.

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