episternalia

plural noun

epi·​ster·​na·​lia

ˌepə̇ˌstərˈnālēə,

-pēˌ-,

-lyə

: two small centers of ossification sometimes developing between the clavicles and sternum and fusing with the sternum

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from epi- + stern- + -alia

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