brachi-

American  

1. variant of brachio- before a vowel.

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Usage

What does brachi- mean? Brachi- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “arm” or “upper arm.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms, especially in anatomy and in zoology.Brachi- comes from the Greek brachī́ōn, meaning “arm.” A medical term for the upper arm is brachium, from Latin and related to the Greek brachī́ōn.Brachi- is a variant of brachio-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use brachio- article.

Example Sentences

But after Domzale head coach Luka Elsner, 33, posted a message asking for an "offensive right-back" who "must have an EU passport", the top-flight club received 150 applications and signed Spanish defender Alvaro Brachi, 30, just before transfer deadline day.

From BBC

"Brachi was the best candidate and we decided to invite him to Slovenia to train with us on a one-week trial and then signed him. "We needed a player who was out of contract or wanted a change of environment and we think have found a very quality player.

From BBC

Attacking right-back Alvaro Brachi is waiting to connect...

From BBC

Brachi's CV includes spells with Spanish sides Real Betis and Espanyol's second teams, Anorthosis in Cyprus and then Videoton in Hungary.

From BBC

For instance, the biceps and brachi�us internus muscles, placed in the front part of the upper arm, by their contraction, bend the elbow, and with such a degree of force as the case requires, or the strength admits.

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