intercostal

English

Etymology

inter- + costal

Pronunciation

Adjective

intercostal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  2. (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.

Translations

Noun

intercostal (plural intercostals)

  1. (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
  2. (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  3. (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

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Catalan

Etymology

inter- + costal

Adjective

intercostal (masculine and feminine plural intercostals)

  1. (anatomy) intercostal

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Spanish

Etymology

inter- + costal

Adjective

intercostal (plural intercostales)

  1. (anatomy) intercostal

Noun

intercostal m (plural intercostales)

  1. (anatomy) intercostal

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