sternal

[ stur-nl ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to the sternum.

Origin of sternal

1
From the New Latin word sternālis, dating back to 1750–60. See sternum, -al1

Other words from sternal

  • post·ster·nal, adjective
  • sub·ster·nal, adjective

Words Nearby sternal

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