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metasternal

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)nəl

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the metasternum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • metasternal disc
  • metasternal foveae
  • metasternal wing

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From meta- + sternal.