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asternal

/eɪˈstɜːr.nəl/

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adjective

/eɪˈstɜːr.nəl/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший анатомический термин, означающий 'не относящийся к грудине' или 'без грудины'.

An obsolete anatomical term meaning 'not belonging to the sternum' or 'without a sternum'.

  1. Not connected to the sternumC2formalmedical

    Describing a rib or anatomical structure that does not attach directly to the sternum (breastbone).

    ruНе соединённый с грудиной

    • The floating ribs are asternal, as they do not connect to the sternum.
    • In some species, certain ribs are asternal.
    • The surgeon noted the asternal position of the rib during the examination.

    Synonymsfalsefloating

    Antonymssternal