noun
rare ZoologyA urodele amphibian with concealed or covered gills; specifically a giant salamander of the genus Cryptobranchus or the family Cryptobranchidae, such as the hellbender.
adjective
Zoology1 rare Designating urodele amphibians (or their developmental stages) having concealed or covered gills; of or relating to such amphibians.
2= cryptobranchiate .
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Medical Times and Gazette. From crypto- + -branch.
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