slipping rib cartilage

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Subluxation of the costal cartilage, usually at the junction with the sternum, causing pain and an audible click.

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Veselka layered its latke with pork goulash, and Toloache added beef short rib chorizo.
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The man finally manages to break free with the help of the others, slipping out of his coat.
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Maybe I could turn all these quarters into some kind of rib-sticking casserole.
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In the episode “Internment,” he reminds Rick of the dangers of slipping into darkness.
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"I'm afraid the matter is out of owner's hand, for the present," said the Steam, slipping into the condenser.
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"But times are altered since then, Gilly," said Miss Watling confidentially, and slipping her arm within his.
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In your boots you will be unable to stand firm; you will run the risk of slipping every time that you break ground.
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The strong hand relaxed, another moment and the man, slipping round the corner like an unwholesome spirit, was gone.
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His attitude was somewhat devil-may-care, his grip on life itself seemed slipping.
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