sternocleidomastoid

English

/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/, /ˌstɝ.nəˌklaɪ.dəˈmæs.tɔɪd/

adj
Definitions
  • (anatomy) Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Etymology

Derived from sternocleidomastoideus affix from English mastoid root from Proto-Indo-European *sterh₃- (spread, extend, stretch out, scatter, strew, floar, spread out, bring down, be broad).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sterh₃-

Gloss

spread, extend, stretch out, scatter, strew, floar, spread out, bring down, be broad

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