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 Definitions of xiphisternum  [ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəm]  

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Definition of 'xiphisternum' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) xiphisternum
the lowermost segment of the sternum.

Etymology:  (1855–60; < NL xiphi- (comb. form of Gk xíphos sword) +sternumsternum)

Definition of 'xiphisternum' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) xiphisternum
the posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process

2. (noun) xiphisternum
the xiphiplastron

'xiphisternum' - Nearby Entries  

xiphiplastra  xiphiplastron  xiphisterna  xiphisternum  xiphius  xiphodon  



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