Definition of Breastbone

1. Noun. The flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs.

Exact synonyms: Sternum
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Terms within: Corpus Sternum, Gladiolus, Manubrium, Xiphoid Process
Group relationships: Chest, Pectus, Thorax, Axial Skeleton
Derivative terms: Sternal

Definition of Breastbone

1. n. The bone of the breast; the sternum.

Definition of Breastbone

1. Noun. The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collar-bone and the top ribs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Breastbone

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Breastbone

breast milk
breast of lamb
breast of veal
breast pang
breast pocket
breast prosthesis
breast pump
breast reduction
breast self-examination
breast thermography
breast ultrasound
breastband
breastbands
breastbeam
breastbeams
breastbone (current term)
breastbones
breasted
breastfast
breastfasts
breastfed
breastfeed
breastfeeder
breastfeeders
breastfeeding
breastfeedings
breastfeeds
breastful
breastfuls
breasthook

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