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intercostal

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intercostal /in·ter·cos·tal/ (-kos´t'l) between two ribs.
in·ter·cos·tal (ntr-kstl)
adj.
Located or occurring between the ribs.
n.
A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.

intercostal
[-kos′təl]
Etymology: L, inter + costa, rib
pertaining to the space between two ribs.

intercostal [in″ter-kos´tal]
between two ribs.

intercostal
between two ribs.


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