asternal
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Related to asternal: Sternal ribs
a·ster·nal
(ā-stûr′nəl)adj.
1. Not connected to the sternum.
2. Lacking a sternum.
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asternal
(æˈstɜːnəl; eɪ-)adj
1. (Anatomy) not connected or joined to the sternum
2. (Anatomy) lacking a sternum
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Adj. | 1. | asternal - not connected to the sternum or breastbone; "asternal ribs" anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals unconnected - not joined or linked together |
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