sternal (Meaning)
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sternal (a)
of or relating to or near the sternum
Synonyms & Antonyms of sternal
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
sternal Sentence Examples
- The sternal puncture revealed a high concentration of red blood cells.
- The doctor used a sternal saw to open the patient's chest cavity.
- The patient experienced sternal pain due to an underlying cardiac issue.
- The sternal incision healed well after the surgery.
- The sternal muscle helps support the rib cage.
- Sternal fractures can occur due to trauma or osteoporosis.
- Sternal tenderness can be a symptom of pleurisy or pneumonia.
- The sternum is the flat bone that forms the anterior part of the chest.
- Sternal retractions may indicate respiratory distress.
- The sternal notch is a small indentation on the superior margin of the sternum.
FAQs About the word sternal
of or relating to or near the sternum
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sternal puncture revealed a high concentration of red blood cells.
The doctor used a sternal saw to open the patient's chest cavity.
The patient experienced sternal pain due to an underlying cardiac issue.
The sternal incision healed well after the surgery.
