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manubrium

Syllabification: (ma·nu·bri·um)
Pronunciation: /məˈno͞obrēəm/

Definition of manubrium

noun (plural manubria /-brēə/ or manubriums)

Anatomy & Zoology
  • a handle-shaped projection or part, in particular.
  • the broad upper part of the sternum of mammals, with which the clavicles and first ribs articulate.
  • the tube that bears the mouth of a coelenterate.

Derivatives

manubrial

Pronunciation: /-brēəl/

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century (as a rare usage in the sense 'handle'): from Latin, 'haft'

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