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breastbone

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛs(t)bəʊn/

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Definition of breastbone

noun

  • a thin, flat bone running down the centre of the chest, to which the ribs are attached. Also called sternum.

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Definition of breastbone in the US English dictionary