Definitions for xiphisternumˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
xiph•i•ster•num*ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəm(n.)(pl.)-na
the lowermost segment of the sternum.
Category: Anatomy
* (-nə)..
Origin of xiphisternum:
1855–60; < NL xiphi- (comb. form of Gk xíphos sword) +sternumsternum
xiph`i•ster′nal(adj.)
Wiktionary
xiphisternum(Noun)
The xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified in the adult human.
Origin: + -i- (in place of the etymologically consistent -o-) + sternum
Webster Dictionary
Xiphisternum(noun)
the posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process
Xiphisternum(noun)
the xiphiplastron
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