branchi-
1 
variant of branchio- before a vowel.
Related Word
- branchiform
branchi-
combining form 
or branchio-
Etymology: New Latin branchio-, from Greek, from branchia 
1. : gills 
< branchiferous >
< branchiogenous >
2. : branchial and 
< branchiocardiac >
or branchio-
1.
< branchiferous >
< branchiogenous >
2.
< branchiocardiac >