COSTAL

costal

(adjective) of or relating to or near a rib

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

costal (not comparable)

Pertaining to a rib.

(biology) Pertaining to a costa

(entomology) Pertaining to the costa and/or to the wing areas next to it

Anagrams

• octals, tlacos

Source: Wiktionary


Cos"tal (ks"tal), a. Etym: [Cf. F. costal. See Costa.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body; as, costal nerves.

2. (Bot. & Zoöl.)

Definition: Relating to a costa, or rib. Costal cartilage. See Cartilage, and Illust. of Thorax.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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