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breastbone

/ˈbrest.bəʊn/

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noun

/ˈbrest.bəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоскую кость, расположенную в центре грудной клетки, которая соединяется с ключицами и первыми семью парами ребер.

A noun referring to the flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects with the collarbones and the first seven pairs of ribs.

  1. SternumB2formalmedical

    The flat, elongated bone located in the center of the chest that connects to the collarbones and the first seven pairs of ribs.

    ruГрудина

    • The doctor examined the patient's breastbone for any fractures.
    • During CPR, pressure is applied to the center of the breastbone.
    • The breastbone protects the heart and major blood vessels behind it.

    Synonymssternum

Forms
  • breastbones plural form
  • breastbones' possessive plural form
  • breastbone's possessive singular form