presternum

noun

pre·​sternum

"+

1

: the anterior segment of the sternum of a mammal : manubrium

2

: the first division of the sternum of a thoracic segment of an insect : the sclerite in front of the eusternum of the insect thorax

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pre- + sternum

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