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sternum

noun

the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
TE
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈstɜː.nəm

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noun

  1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs

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