presternum

[ pree-stur-nuhm ]

noun,plural pre·ster·na [pree-stur-nuh], /priˈstɜr nə/, pre·ster·nums.
  1. Anatomy. manubrium.

Origin of presternum

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at pre-, sternum

Other words from presternum

  • pre·ster·nal, adjective

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