transsternal

English

Etymology

From trans- +‎ sternal.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)nəl

Adjective

transsternal (not comparable)

1. Through the sternum
   • 2015 July 2, Hao Zeng et al., “Comparison of three surgical approaches for cervicothoracic spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective case–control study”, in Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research‎, volume 10, →DOI:

     [ 7 ] reported a postoperative mortality of 33 % as a result of bleeding and sepsis following a modified transsternal approach.