sternocostal

adjective

ster·​no·​cos·​tal ˌstər-nō-ˈkä-stᵊl How to pronounce sternocostal (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs

Word History

Etymology

New Latin sternum + English -o- + costal

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sternocostal was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Sternocostal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sternocostal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

sternocostal

adjective
ster·​no·​cos·​tal ˌstər-nō-ˈkäs-tᵊl How to pronounce sternocostal (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs
sternocostal articulations
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