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stern/o — Breastbone

stern/o means breastbone. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: sternal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Breastbone

• Ancient Greek: στέρνον (sternon)

Examples and word parts

sternal

Relating to the bone at the center of the chest.

Word parts: stern (breastbone) + -al (relating to)

Recorded forms: stern-

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