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Definition of: elasmobranch
(i·las′mō·brangk, i·laz′-) noun
Any of a subclass (Elasmobranchii) of fishes having cartilaginous skeletons and lamellate gills, including sharks and rays.
—adjective Pertaining to or belonging to the subclass Elasmobranchii. [<NL <Gk. elasmos metal plate + branchia gills]
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