extracostal

English

Etymology

From extra- +‎ costal.

Adjective

extracostal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Outside of the ribs.
    Antonym: subcostal
    Coordinate terms: infracostal, intercostal, intracostal, supracostal
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