manubrium noun. [mǝ'n(j)u:brɪǝm] Pl. -ia [-ɪǝ], -iums. M17.
[Latin.]
1. A handle, a haft. rare. Only in M17.

2. Anatomy & Zoology. A projection like a handle, esp. (a) on the malleus of the mammalian ear; (b) in some birds, on the keel of the sternum; (c) in rotifers, forming the lower part of the malleus; (d) in coelenterates, forming the tube which bears the mouth. M19.
b. The broad upper part of the sternum of mammals, with which the clavicles and first ribs articulate. M19.

■ manubrial adjective M19.

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