1. Plural of brachium; the upper arm or a limb-like anatomical structure, especially in zoology and anatomy.
Usage: technical; anatomy; zoology

Examples

• The brachiums of the starfish extend radially from its central disk.
• In comparative anatomy, the brachiums of primates show significant structural similarities.
• The patient's brachiums were examined for signs of nerve damage.
• Fossil records reveal how brachiums evolved across different species.
• The octopus uses its eight brachiums with remarkable dexterity.