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costal

cos·tal

UK/ˈkɒstl̩/ US/ˈkɑstl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or near a rib

Origin

From French costal and its etymon Medieval Latin costālis, from Latin costa (“rib”). As a Spanish unit, via Spanish costal. By surface analysis, costa + -al. Piecewise doublet of coastal.

Phrases

  • costal cartilage

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