Definition of Xiphiplastron

1. n. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.

2. n. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.

Medical Definition of Xiphiplastron

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword + plastron. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles. Synonym: xiphisternum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xiphiplastron

xi
Xian
xid mouse
XII
XIII
Ximenesia encelioides
Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
xipamide
xiphias
Xiphias
Xiphias gladius
xiphidium
Xiphiidae
xiphioid
xiphiplastron (current term)
xiphisterna
xiphisternal
xiphisternal crunching sound
xiphisternal joint
xiphisternum
xiphisternum
xiphium iris
xiphius
xipho-
xiphocostal
xiphodon
xiphodynia
xiphoid
xiphoid

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