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costal

Syllabification: (cos·tal)

Pronunciation: /ˈkästəl/

Definition of costal

adjective

of or relating to the ribs.
Anatomy & Zoology of or relating to a costa.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, from modern Latin costalis, from Latin costa 'rib'

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