asternal

asternal [ey-stur-nl] Word Origin adjective Anatomy, Zoology.

1. not reaching to or connected with the sternum.

Origin of asternal First recorded in 1840–50; a-6 + sternal British Dictionary definitions for asternal asternal adjective anatomy

1. not connected or joined to the sternum
2. lacking a sternum

asternal in Medicine asternal [ā-stûr′nəl, ə-stûr′-] adj.

1. Not related to or connected with the sternum, as a rib.
2. Lacking a sternum.