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ribs

  • plural
    of rib.
    rib
    noun
    one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall.

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“She developed pleural effusion — fluid between the lungs and ribs — compressing her lungs and making it hard for her to breathe.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The fossil became even more unusual when researchers examined a dark area preserved between its ribs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

Hochman on Wednesday said that before the chidken sandwich’s launch in April, the chain — known for things like ribs and fajitas — had been selling 20 chicken sandwiches per restaurant per day.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Specifically to my spine, right hip and my ribs.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Chicken dug his bony elbow into Cat’s ribs.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn