n. a thin; flat structure of bone and cartilage to which most of the ribs are attached in the front of the chest in most vertebrates; breastbone
A sternum appears in certain salamanders.
A sternum appears in certain salamanders.
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The compressions to his upper body caused a damaged sternum.
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2 syllables
ster-num
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