omosternum
omosternum · omosterna
The anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles…The anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles in many frogs or toads and is usually tipped with cartilage.
Meaning
2 sensesThe anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles in many frogs or toads and is usually tipped with cartilage.
In many mammals, an interarticular cartilage, or bone, between the sternum and the clavicle.
Origin
From omo- (“shoulder”) + sternum.From omo- (“shoulder”) + sternum.
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Forms
plural: omosterna| Singular | omosternum |
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irregular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedomosternal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular