Substernal

What does "Substernal" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Substernal is a term used in medicine to describe something that is located or occurring beneath the sternum. The sternum is the long, flat bone in the middle of the chest, which most people know as the breastbone. So, if a doctor says something is substernal, they mean it's happening or located under that central chest bone. This term is often used when talking about certain types of pain, like heart pain.

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