| costicartilage | The cartilage forming the anterior continuation of a rib, providing the means by which it reaches and articulates with the sternum. Synonym: cartilago costalis, costicartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| costiform | Rib-shaped. Origin: L. Costa, rib, + forma, form (05 Mar 2000) |
| costive | Pertaining to or causing constipation. Origin: contraction from L. Constipo, to press together (05 Mar 2000) |
| costiveness | <gastroenterology> Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the faeces. Origin: L. Constipatio = a crowding together (18 Nov 1997) |