episternum

English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ sternum.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)nəm

Noun

episternum (plural episternums or episterna)

1. (anatomy) The upper segment of the sternum

   Synonym: interclavicle

2. (entomology) The anterior part of the pleuron of an insect.

Synonyms

• manubrium
• presternum

Hyponyms

• anepisternum
• katepisternum

Derived terms

• episternal
• preepisternum
• proepisternum