aerobranchia
|aero-bran-chia|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈbræŋkiə/
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/ˌeərəʊˈbræŋkiə/
air-breathing organ
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobranchia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'branchia' meaning 'gills'.
Historical Evolution
'aerobranchia' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any air-breathing organ, but now it is specifically used in scientific contexts to describe certain respiratory structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 00:06