Definition and Synonyms for Sternal

Definition of Sternal

1. Of or relating to or near the sternum Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "sternal"

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

Etymology for sternal

etymology asternal
etymology hyosternal
etymology infrasternal
etymology intersternal
etymology parasternal
etymology presternal
etymology retrosternal
etymology sternally
etymology substernal
etymological origin of -al
etymological origin of sternum
etymologically related sternum
is derived from asternal
is derived from costosternal
is derived from episternal bar
is derived from episternal cartilage
is derived from parasternal
is derived from parasternal line
is derived from parasternal region
is derived from sternal bar
is derived from sternal cartilage
is derived from sternal plane
is derived from sternal puncture
is derived from sternal religion
is derived from sternal transfusion
is derived from substernal