Meanings
nounintercostal space (plural intercostal spaces)
plural intercostal spaces
- anatomyAn anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.
Synonyms: ICS
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.
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