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sternum Synonyms

Another word for sternum

Choosing another word for sternum depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long, flat bone located in the center of the anterior thoracic wall in most vertebrates, connecting with the ribs and clavicles to form the front of the rib cage and protect the heart and lungs.

Usage Example

"During the cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, the instructor showed us how to position our hands over the lower half of the breastbone."

Strongest
breastbone

• noun (Context 2)

The thickened ventral plate of steel-like exoskeleton on each segment of the thorax or abdomen of an arthropod.

Usage Example

"The entomologist examined the shape of the beetle's thoracic sternite under a microscope to identify its species."

Strongest
sternite

• Nearby Words

stern
sternly
sternness
sternum
steroid
stetson
steven

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sternum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sternum
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