Definition of Xiphoid process

1. Noun. Smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib.

Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Breastbone, Sternum

Definition of Xiphoid process

1. Noun. (anatomy) The cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum; the xiphisternum. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Xiphoid process

1. Composed of cartilage at the inferior aspect of the sternal body. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xiphoid Process

xiphiplastrons
xiphisterna
xiphisternal
xiphisternal crunching sound
xiphisternal joint
xiphisternum
xiphium iris
xiphius
xipho-
xiphocostal
xiphodon
xiphodynia
xiphoi
xiphoid
xiphoid cartilage
xiphoid process (current term)
xiphoid processes
xiphoidalgia
xiphoidian
xiphoiditis
xiphoids
xiphonite
xiphopagi
xiphophyllous
xiphos
xiphosauran
xiphosaurans
xiphoses
xiphosternum

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