manubrium
pronunciation
How to pronounce manubrium in British English:
UK [mə'nu:bri:əm]
How to pronounce manubrium in American English:
US [mə'njubrɪrm]
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- Noun:
- the upper part of the breastbone
Word Origin
- manubrium (n.)
- "handle-like process," 1848 in anatomy and zoology, from Latin manubrium "handle, hilt," properly "that which is held in the hand," from manus "hand" (see manual (adj.)).