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subcostal

subcostal

8.1
Near or below a rib in the body
  • adjective
  • /sʌbˈkɒstəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subcostal
  • - An upper midline incision should be sufficient unless the patient has a hematologic disorder, in which case, a left subcostal incision should be made.

Examples

  • Mild icterus was detected, and there was a sutured right subcostal wound.

    Academic text (2007)

  • These signs are better visualized on a 2D echocardiogram with 4-chamber apical and subcostal views 70-73.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The TTE echocardiographic subcostal window can be used to view the IVC.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The surgeon made a subcostal incision to access the patient's pancreas safely.

  • In the examination, the subcostal region revealed signs of inflammation near the ribs.

  • The doctor explained that the subcostal area is critical for assessing underlying organs.

Synonyms

costal
vssubcostal
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Relating to the ribs of the body

is specifically located below the rib rather than just beside it

How High

suprasternal
  • Specialized
1 9.8
intercostal
  • Specialized
5 7.8
subcostal
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

subcostal positive

Morphology

subcostal = costal (transparent) = sub + costa + al

This is a regular sub- + costal formation meaning 'below or near the ribs' or 'below the rib-related structure'.

Etymology

Subcostal comes from the Latin parts sub- meaning 'under' and costa meaning 'rib', so it literally says 'under the rib'. That's why doctors use subcostal for an area, pain, or cut just below the ribs.