Lophosteon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lophosteon is a noun meaning (anatomy, archaic) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.
Meaning
(anatomy, archaic) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.
Word Forms
- lophostea
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urosteon, metosteon, pleurosteon, omosternum, hyposternum, hypocleidium.
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