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ASTERNAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does asternal mean?
• ASTERNAL (adjective)
The adjective ASTERNAL has 1 sense:
1. not connected to the sternum or breastbone
Familiarity information: ASTERNAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not connected to the sternum or breastbone
Context example:
asternal ribs
Similar:
unconnected (not joined or linked together)
Domain category:
anatomy; general anatomy (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)
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