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1. (adj.) intercostal
situated between the ribs.
2. (n.) intercostal
an intercostal muscle or part.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < NL intercostālis. See inter -, costal)
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1. (adj) intercostal, intercostal muscle, musculus intercostalis
muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
2. (adj) intercostal
located or occurring between the ribs
"intercostal muscles"
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1. (adj) intercostal
between the ribs; pertaining to, or produced by, the parts between the ribs; as, intercostal respiration, in which the chest is alternately enlarged and contracted by the intercostal muscles
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