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episternum

American  
[ep-uh-stur-nuhm] / ˌɛp əˈstɜr nəm /

noun

plural

episterna

  1. Anatomy. manubrium.

  2. Entomology. the anterior portion of a pleuron.

episternum British  
/ ˌɛpɪˈstɜːnəm /

noun

  1. the manubrium of the sternum in mammals

  2. another name for interclavicle

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Other Word Forms

  • episternal adjective

Etymology

Origin of episternum

First recorded in 1850–55; epi- + sternum

Example Sentences

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Pteropleura: in Diptera, are situated below the base of the wings behind the meso-pleural suture: = the posterior lateral plate of meso- thorax of Lowne; the episternum of meso-thorax of Hammond.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Scapular: the episternum; q.v.: applied to the scapula.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

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