Peristernal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Around the sternum. not-comparable

    "These authors also observed increased proportions of 18:1 in peristernal adipose tissue of starved reindeer calves."

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"These authors also observed increased proportions of 18:1 in peristernal adipose tissue of starved reindeer calves."

Etymology

From peri- + sternal.

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