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sternal

[stur-nl] /ˈstɜr nl/
adjective
1.
of or relating to the sternum.
Origin of sternal
1750-1760
From the New Latin word sternālis, dating back to 1750-60. See sternum, -al1
Related forms
poststernal, adjective
substernal, adjective
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substernal in Medicine

sternal ster·nal (stûr'nəl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or occurring near the sternum.

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