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Intercostal vs Intercostally - What's the difference?

intercostal | intercostally |

As an adjective intercostal

is (anatomy) between the ribs of an animal or person.

As a noun intercostal

is (anatomy) the intercostal muscles.

As an adverb intercostally is

in an intercostal way.

intercostal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  • (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
  • (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  • (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
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    intercostally

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In an intercostal way.