costal

[ kos-tl, kaws-tl ]
/ ˈkɒs tl, ˈkɔs tl /

adjective

Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body: costal nerves.
Botany, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near a costa.

Origin of costal

1625–35; < Medieval Latin costālis of the ribs, equivalent to Latin cost(a) rib, side + -ālis -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM costal

cos·tal·ly, adverb post·cos·tal, adjective pre·cos·tal, adjective

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