manubrium

noun

ma·​nu·​bri·​um mə-ˈnü-brē-əm How to pronounce manubrium (audio)
-ˈnyü-
plural manubria mə-ˈnü-brē-ə How to pronounce manubrium (audio)
-ˈnyü-
also manubriums
: an anatomical process or part shaped like a handle: such 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, handle, from manus

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manubrium was in 1705

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Cite this Entry

“Manubrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manubrium. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

manubrium

noun
ma·​nu·​bri·​um mə-ˈn(y)ü-brē-əm How to pronounce manubrium (audio)
plural manubria -brē-ə How to pronounce manubrium (audio) also manubriums
: an anatomical process or part shaped like a handle: as
a
: the uppermost segment of the sternum of humans and many other mammals that is a somewhat triangular flattened bone with anterolateral borders which articulate with the clavicles
b
: the process of the malleus of the ear

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