sternocostal

adjective ster·no·cos·tal \ˌstər-nō-ˈkäs-t^əl\

Definition of STERNOCOSTAL

: of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs

New Latin sternum + English -o- + costal

First Known Use: 1785

Medical Dictionary

adjective ster·no·cos·tal \ˌstər-nō-ˈkäs-t^əl\

: of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs <sternocostal articulations>

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