This is the 5505th most frequent Catalan word.
costal
"Costal" in Catalan means "rib" or "side" (anatomy).
Here, 'costal' pertains to the ribs or side of the body, used in an anatomical context.
El costat costal del cos és el lateral del tòrax.
The costal side of the body is the lateral side of the thorax.
In this instance, 'costal' refers to the region near the ribs, describing a physical area of concern.
La zona costal pot ser sensible després d'un cop fort.
The costal area may be sensitive after a strong impact.
Here, 'costal' is employed to specify a part of the body related to the ribs, emphasizing medical examination.