metasternum

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词形变化

metasterna 复数 metasterna

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of xiphoid process (“small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum”).

    医学
  2. 2.

    The ventral sclerite (or exoskeletal plate) of the metathorax of insects.

    生物 动物学

词源

From meta- + sternum.

来源：wiktionary