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lamelibranquio . ( Of the lat. )( lamella , slide, and the Gr. ?, Gill). 1. adj. Zool. It is said the marine mollusc or freshwater which has bilateral symmetry, rudimentary cephalic region, possession gills and ventral axe-shaped foot, and is equipped with a bivalve shell; e.g., clam, mussel and oyster. U t. c. s. m. 2. m. pl. Zool. Class of these animals. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.