Intercostal Definition & Meaning
intercostal
- adjective
- located or occurring between the ribs; "intercostal muscles"
- noun
- muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
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- What does intercostal mean?
- located or occurring between the ribs; "intercostal muscles" muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
- What part of speech is intercostal?
- Intercostal is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does intercostal have?
- Intercostal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).