'Manubrium' definitions:

Definition of 'manubrium'

From: WordNet
noun
The upper part of the breastbone

Definition of 'Manubrium'

From: GCIDE
  • Manubrium \Ma*nu"bri*um\, n.; pl. L. Manubria, E. Manubriums. [L., handle, fr. manus hand.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Anat.) A handlelike process or part; esp., the anterior segment of the sternum, or presternum, and the handlelike process of the malleus. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) The proboscis of a jellyfish; -- called also hypostoma. See Illust. of Hydromedusa. [1913 Webster]

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