sternum (n)
breastbone (n)

n05281189

type n
lex_filenum 08
def the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
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Hypernym bone, os
Part holonym thorax, chest, pectus; axial skeleton
Derivationally related form sternum → sternal
Part meronym gladiolus, corpus sternum; manubrium; xiphoid process
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Derivationally related form sternal → sternum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) sternal → sternum
Hyponym bone, os
Part holonym gladiolus, corpus sternum; manubrium; xiphoid process
Part meronym thorax, chest, pectus; axial skeleton

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