'Costal' definitions:
Definition of 'costal'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to or near a rib
Definition of 'Costal'
From: GCIDE
- Costal \Cos"tal\ (k?s"tal), a. [Cf. F. costal. See Costa.]
- 1. (Anat.) Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body; as, costal nerves. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Bot. & Zool.) Relating to a costa, or rib. [1913 Webster]
- Costal cartilage. See Cartilage, and Illust. of Thorax. [1913 Webster]