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rib cage Definition and Meaning in English (rib cage definition)

noun
Synonyms:thoracic cageribbed structure
Quick Answer • Definition

Rib cage definition: The bony structure consisting of the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.

Definitions of Rib cage

  1. 1noun(formal)

    The bony structure consisting of the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.

Example Sentences

medical

“The doctor examined his rib cage.”

casual

“A blow to the rib cage can be painful.”

Synonyms

thoracic cageribbed structure

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adjectiveribbed

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Rib cage definition: The bony structure consisting of the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.
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'Rib cage' translates to 'rib cage' in English. Rib cage definition: The bony structure consisting of the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.
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