omosternum en · NOUN
Etymology
From omo- (“shoulder”) + sternum.
Meanings
- The anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles in many frogs or toads and is usually tipped with cartilage.
- In many mammals, an interarticular cartilage, or bone, between the sternum and the clavicle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| omosterna | Number=Plur | lexicographic |