substernal

adjective

sub·​ster·​nal ˌsəb-ˈstər-nəl How to pronounce substernal (audio)
: situated or perceived behind or below the sternum
substernal pain

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“Substernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/substernal. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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