| sternotrypesis | Trephining of the sternum. Origin: sterno-+ G. Trypesis, a boring (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sternovertebral | Relating to the sternum and the vertebrae; denoting the true ribs, or the seven upper ribs on either side, which articulate with the vertebrae and with the sternum. Synonym: vertebrosternal. (05 Mar 2000) |