intercostal

[ in-ter-kos-tl, -kaw-stl ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈkɒs tl, -ˈkɔ stl /

adjective

pertaining to muscles, parts, or intervals between the ribs.
situated between the ribs.
Shipbuilding. noting a structural member situated between or divided by continuous members, as frames or keelsons.

noun

an intercostal muscle, member, or space.

Origin of intercostal

From the New Latin word intercostālis, dating back to 1590–1600. See inter-, costal

OTHER WORDS FROM intercostal

in·ter·cos·tal·ly, adverb

Words nearby intercostal

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British Dictionary definitions for intercostal

intercostal
/ (ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl) /

adjective

anatomy between the ribs intercostal muscles

Word Origin for intercostal

C16: via New Latin from Latin inter- + costa rib

Medical definitions for intercostal

intercostal
[ ĭn′tər-kŏs′təl ]

adj.

Located or occurring between the ribs.

n.

A space, muscle, or part situated between the ribs.