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
OTHER WORDS FROM 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.