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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
between two ribs.
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