Meaning of the word ribcage in English
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ribcage
US /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
the bony frame formed by the ribs around the chest cavity, containing and protecting the heart and lungs.
Example:
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The doctor examined the patient's ribcage for any abnormalities.
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He felt a sharp pain in his ribcage after the fall.
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