intercostal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
  2. adjective located or occurring between the ribs

Etymology

From inter- + costal.

Synonyms

intercostal muscle, musculus intercostalis

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