intercostal

[in-ter-kos-tl, -kaw-stl]

in·ter·cos·tal

[in-ter-kos-tl, -kaw-stl]
adjective
1.
pertaining to muscles, parts, or intervals between the ribs.
2.
situated between the ribs.
3.
Shipbuilding. noting a structural member situated between or divided by continuous members, as frames or keelsons.
noun
4.
an intercostal muscle, member, or space.

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Intercostal is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Neo-Latin intercostālis. See inter-, costal

in·ter·cos·tal·ly, adverb
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intercostal (ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl)
 
adj
anatomy between the ribs: intercostal muscles
 
[C16: via New Latin from Latin inter- + costa rib]

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intercostal in·ter·cos·tal (ĭn'tər-kŏs'təl)
adj.
Located or occurring between the ribs. n.
A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.

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