"intercostal space" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: intercostal spaces [plural]
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  1. (anatomy) An anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes. Wikipedia link: intercostal space Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: ICS [initialism]
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