costal

costal Definition

cos·tal (käs′təl, kôs′-)

adjective

of or near a rib or the ribs

Etymology: Fr < ModL costalis < L costa, a rib

costal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cartilage: There is pain in the costal cartilage, often localized.
margin: It extends from the right nipple to the costal margin ( the lower border of the rib cage ).
town: There are hundreds of clubs, pubs and bars all along the costal towns.
walk: Tintagel, legendary King Arthur's home, with costal walks.
region: Most of her agriculture takes place in the southern costal regions.
road: Also within easy reach of Whitby with it being on the main costal road.

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