# sternal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈstɜː.nəl/ · frequency rank #89,947

## Definitions
1. Of, relating to, or near the sternum.

## Etymology
From sternum + -al.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sternal