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brachium

bra·chi·um [ bráykee əm ] (plural bra·chi·a [ bráykee ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. arm: an arm, especially the upper arm ( technical )

2. animal limb corresponding to arm: a structure that corresponds to an arm, e.g. a wing

[Mid-18th century. Via Latin< Greek brakhiōn "upper arm," literally "shorter" < brakhus (see brachy-)]
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