sternocostal

ster·no·cos·tal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stur-noh-kos-tl, -kaw-stl]
- /ˌstɜr noʊˈkɒs tl, -ˈkɔ stl/
- /stˈɜːnəkˌɒstəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stur-noh-kos-tl, -kaw-stl]
- /ˌstɜr noʊˈkɒs tl, -ˈkɔ stl/

Definitions of sternocostal word

adjective sternocostal of, relating to, or situated between the sternum and ribs. 1
adjective sternocostal of, pertaining to, or located between the ribs and the sternum 0

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Origin of sternocostal

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; sterno- + costal

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Parts of speech for Sternocostal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sternocostal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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