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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A subcostal muscle.
2. 2
   One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect, situated next beneath or behind the costal.

Adjective

1. 1
   Below (deep to) a rib or the ribs. not-comparable
2. 2
   Pertaining to the subcosta and/or the area of the wing next to it. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

subcostasubcosta

Antonyms

All antonyms

extracostal

Etymology

From sub- + costal.

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