breastbone
US /ˈbrest.boʊn/
UK /ˈbrest.boʊn/
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胸骨
a flat bone in the human chest, to which the ribs are attached
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The doctor examined the patient's breastbone for any abnormalities.
医生检查了患者的胸骨是否有异常。
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He felt a sharp pain in his breastbone after the fall.
摔倒后，他感到胸骨剧痛。