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Hyosternal

Hyˊo-ster′nal

,
Adj.
[
Hyo-
+
ternal
.]
(Anat.)
(a)
Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or pertaining to them; infrahyoid;
as, the
hyosternal
region of the neck
.
(b)
Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.

Definition 2024


hyosternal

hyosternal

English

Adjective

hyosternal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or relating to both of them; infrahyoid.
    the hyosternal region of the neck
  2. (anatomy) Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.