sternal

Relating to the sternum (the breastbone), used primarily in anatomical and medical contexts.

• 🇩🇪Das Brustbein (Sternum) betreffend; wird vor allem in anatomischem und medizinischem Kontext verwendet.

1. Relating to the breastbone C1 formal medical

   Of, relating to, or located near the sternum (the breastbone).

   • The surgeon made a sternal incision for the heart operation.
   • Sternal fractures can occur during severe chest trauma.
   • The patient reported pain in the sternal region after the accident.

   🇩🇪Sternal