costocoracoid

adjective

cos·​to·​cor·​a·​coid -ˈkȯr-ə-ˌkȯid How to pronounce costocoracoid (audio)
: relating to or joining the ribs and the coracoid process

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“Costocoracoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/costocoracoid. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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