schistothorax

noun

schis·​to·​tho·​rax ˌshis-tə-ˈthōr-ˌaks How to pronounce schistothorax (audio) ˌskis- How to pronounce schistothorax (audio)
plural schistothoraxes or schistothoraces -ˈthōr-ə-ˌsēz How to pronounce schistothorax (audio)
: congenital fissure of the chest or sternum

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“Schistothorax.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/schistothorax. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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