Episternum Definition
epistʉrnəm
episterna
noun
The most anterior part of the sternum in amphibians and mammals.
Webster's New World
In some lizards, a dermal bone lying ventral to the sternum.
Webster's New World
(anatomy) The upper segment of the sternum.
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Other Word Forms of Episternum
Noun
Singular:
episternum
Plural:
episterna, episternumsOrigin of Episternum
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epi- + sternum
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