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sternocostal

 
Dictionary: ster·no·cos·tal   (stûr'nō-kŏs'təl) pronunciation
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adj.
Of or relating to both the sternum and the ribs.

[STERN(UM) + Latin costa, rib + -AL1.]


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(stûr'nō-kŏs'təl)
adj.

Of or relating to both the sternum and the ribs.

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Pertaining to the sternum and ribs.

 
 
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