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intercostal

  • adjective
  • /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/

Between the ribs of an animal or person.

Other meanings

  1. Between the ribs of a boat.

Related words

  • intercostally
  • intercostal space

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This definition is adapted from “intercostal” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.