About The Word Episternum
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Episternum
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What's The Definition Of Episternum?Synonyms | Synonyms for Episternum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Episternum: See Also | Episternum In Webster's Dictionary \Ep`i*ster"num\, n.; pl. {Episterna}. [NL. See
{Epi-}, and {Sternum}.]
1. (Anat.)
(a) A median bone connected with the sternum, in many
vertebrates; the interclavicle.
(b) Same as {Epiplastron}.
2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the lateral pieces next to the sternum
in the thorax of insects.
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