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Costal
Medical Context
Use 'costal' when talking about the structure and injuries involving ribs in the medical field.

She suffered from costal pain after the operation.
Avoid Coastal Mix-up
Don't confuse 'costal' with 'coastal'. 'Costal' refers to ribs, not the coast.

The costal cartilage was visible on the x-ray.
Anatomy Precision
'Costal' is precise language that specifies something pertains to the ribs, useful in anatomy and healthcare.

The doctor examined the costal area for any abnormalities.
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