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manubrium

/ˈmænjuːbriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does manubrium mean?

noun

The upper part of the sternum, the breastbone, in humans and some other animals. It is the part of the sternum that is located between the clavicles.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's x-ray to see if the manubrium was fractured."

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