brachio-


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

Origin of brachio-

1
Combining form representing Latin brāchium and Greek brachī́ōn
  • Also especially before a vowel, brachi-.

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British Dictionary definitions for brachio-

brachio-

combining form
  1. indicating a brachium: brachiopod

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