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a⋅ster⋅nal

  [ey-stur-nl]
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–adjective Anatomy, Zoology.
not reaching to or connected with the sternum.
Origin:
1840–50; a- 6 + sternal
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a·ster·nal   (ā-stûr'nəl)   
adj.  

  1. Not connected to the sternum.

  2. Lacking a sternum.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: aster·nal
Pronunciation: (')A-'st&rn-&l
Function: adjective
: not sternal: a : unattached to thesternum asternal> b : having no sternum
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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asternal a·ster·nal (ā-stûr'nəl, ə-stûr'-)
adj.

  1. Not related to or connected with the sternum, as a rib.

  2. Lacking a sternum.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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