Operation to correct a malformation of the anterior chest wall. ... Origin: costo-+ G. Sternon, chest, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(kos″to-stur´no-plas″te) surgical repair of funnel chest, a segment of rib being used to support the sternum. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001