metabranchial (Meaning)
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metabranchial (a.)
Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of metabranchial
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
metabranchial Sentence Examples
- The metabranchial area of the pharynx is home to specialized structures called pharyngeal teeth.
- Metabranchial cysts are rare congenital anomalies that arise from remnants of the pharyngeal arches.
- Metabranchial clefts, which normally close during embryonic development, can persist as branchial fistulas if they fail to fuse.
- Metabranchial derivatives contribute to the formation of the face, neck, and upper respiratory tract.
- The metabranchial apparatus includes cartilaginous and muscular elements that support the pharyngeal arches.
- Metabranchial development is regulated by a complex network of signaling molecules and transcription factors.
- Abnormal metabranchial development can lead to a variety of congenital disorders, such as cleft palate and micrognathia.
- Metabranchial tissues are derived from the endoderm and mesoderm germ layers during embryogenesis.
- The metabranchial groove marks the boundary between the endoderm and ectoderm during early development.
- Metabranchial structures play a vital role in the formation of the respiratory and digestive systems.
FAQs About the word metabranchial
Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiae.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The metabranchial area of the pharynx is home to specialized structures called pharyngeal teeth.
Metabranchial cysts are rare congenital anomalies that arise from remnants of the pharyngeal arches.
Metabranchial clefts, which normally close during embryonic development, can persist as branchial fistulas if they fail to fuse.
Metabranchial derivatives contribute to the formation of the face, neck, and upper respiratory tract.
