metasternum
English
noun
Definitions
- (anatomy) The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum
- (zoology) The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.
Etymology
Prefix from English sternum.
Origin
English
sternum
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- coxosternum English
- entosternum English
- episternum English
- hyosternum English
- hyposternum English
- mesosternum English
- omosternum English
- presternum English
- sternal English
- sternectomy English
- sternum English
- sternum Latin