Latisternal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a broad breastbone, or sternum (said of Pithecina, a former taxonomic classification that is now probably Pitheciidae or Pithecia) archaic, not-comparable

    "latisternal ape"

Etymology

Latin latus (“broad”) + English sternal.

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