hyosternal

adj, noun — 2 senses

hyosternal

adj

Etymology From hyo- + sternal.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Archaic Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or relating to both of them; infrahyoid.

  • the hyosternal region of the neck
2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.

hyosternal

noun

Etymology From hyo- + sternal.

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