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/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈma.stɔɪd/ · adjective
(anatomy) Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone..
Use sternocleidomastoid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Sternocleidomastoid means (anatomy) Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone..
Common synonyms include sternocleidomastoid muscle, musculus sternocleidomastoideus, sternocleido mastoideus.
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Use sternocleidomastoid where its definition matches the intended context.
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