n 1 : something that extends from or enters into a main body or source <a of an artery> 2 : an area of knowledge that may be considered apart from related areas <pathology is a of medicine> branch vi branched adj Similar sounding terms: bran·chia bronchi Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. © 1997-2026.
of an artery> 2 : an area of knowledge that may be considered apart from related areas <pathology is a 
