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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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It is also helpful to place the ultrasound probe intercostally over the intended point of entry of the needle into the collection, where the visualisation of both the needle tip and collection are frequently superior.
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