adj.
Located or occurring between the ribs.
n.
A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.
[New Latin intercostālis : INTER- + Latin costa, rib.]
intercostal
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in·ter·cos·tal (ĭn'tər-kŏs'təl) 
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adj.
Located or occurring between the ribs.
n.
A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.
| Medical Dictionary: in·ter·cos·tal |
(ĭn'tər-kŏs'təl)
adj.
adj.
Located or occurring between the ribs.
n.A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.
| Veterinary Dictionary: intercostal |
Between two ribs.
| WordNet: intercostal |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
Synonyms: intercostal muscle, musculus intercostalis
The adjective intercostal has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(anatomy) located or occurring between the ribs
Pertains to noun: rib (meaning #2)
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