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intercostal spaces

intercostal spaces is the plural of intercostal space.

Meaning of intercostal space

Noun

intercostal space (plural intercostal spaces)

  1. An anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.
    Synonyms:
    ICS

Questions about intercostal spaces

What is intercostal spaces the plural of?
Intercostal spaces is the plural of intercostal space.

Words near intercostal spaces in the dictionary

  1. intercortical
  2. intercortically
  3. intercosmic
  4. intercostal
  5. intercostal space
  6. intercostal spaces
  7. intercostales
  8. intercostalis
  9. intercostally
  10. intercostals
  11. intercostobrachial

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