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intercostal
intercostal
inter-
between
+
costal
relating to the ribs
Intercostal means intercostal and can be broken down into inter-0 (between0) and costal1 (relating to the ribs1), literally meaning 'between the ribs'.
adjective
  1. intercostal
    Located or occurring between the ribs
    El dolor intercostal puede ser causado por una lesión muscular. // Intercostal pain can be caused by a muscle injury.