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Webster 1913 Edition


Intercostal

Inˊter-cos′tal

,
Adj.
(Anat. & Physiol.)
Between the ribs; pertaining to, or produced by, the parts between the ribs;
as,
intercostal
respiration, in which the chest is alternately enlarged and contracted by the
intercostal
muscles
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Intercostal

INTERCOST'AL

,
Adj.
[L. inter, between, and costa, a rib.]
Placed or lying between the ribs; as an intercostal muscle, artery or vein.

INTERCOST'AL

,
Noun.
A part lying between the ribs.

Definition 2024


intercostal

intercostal

English

Adjective

intercostal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  2. (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.

Translations

Noun

intercostal (plural intercostals)

  1. (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
  2. (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  3. (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

Translations



Spanish

Adjective

intercostal m, f (plural intercostales)

  1. (anatomy) intercostal

Noun

intercostal m (plural intercostales)

  1. (anatomy) intercostal

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