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sternum

Syllabification: (ster·num)
Pronunciation: /ˈstərnəm/

Definition of sternum

noun (plural sternums or sterna /-nə/)

  • the breastbone.
  • Zoology a thickened ventral plate on each segment of the body of an arthropod.

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek sternon 'chest'

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