manubrium
ma·nu·bri·um
noun \mə-ˈnü-brē-əm, -ˈnyü-\ plural -bria \-brē-ə\ also ma·nu·bri·ums
Definition of MANUBRIUM
: an anatomical process or part shaped like a handle: as a : the uppermost segment of the sternum of humans and many other mammals b : the process that bears the mouth of a hydrozoan : hypostome
Origin of MANUBRIUM
New Latin, from Latin, handle, from manus
First Known Use: 1705
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