Definition of Xiphisternum

1. n. The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process.

2. n. The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process.

Definition of Xiphisternum

1. [n -NA]

Medical Definition of Xiphisternum

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword + sternum. The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process. The xiphiplastron. Xiph"ister"nal Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xiphisternum

Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
xipamide
xiphias
Xiphias
Xiphias gladius
xiphidium
Xiphiidae
xiphioid
xiphiplastron
xiphisterna
xiphisternal
xiphisternal crunching sound
xiphisternal joint
xiphisternum (current term)
xiphisternum (current term)
xiphium iris
xiphius
xipho-
xiphocostal
xiphodon
xiphodynia
xiphoid
xiphoid
xiphoidalgia
xiphoidian
xiphoiditis
xiphoids
xiphoid cartilage
xiphoid process

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