Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

costochondral

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cos-to-chon-dral
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to ribs and cartilage.

Etymology

From costo- + chondral.

Word Breakdown

Questions

What does costochondral mean?
Relating to ribs and cartilage.
Where does costochondral come from?
From costo- + chondral.

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