episternum

noun — 2 senses

episternum

noun

Etymology From epi- + sternum.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences The upper segment of the sternum

2

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences The anterior part of the pleuron of an insect.

Synonyms: manubrium, presternum
Derived terms: episternal, preepisternum, proepisternum
Hyponyms: anepisternum, katepisternum

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