What does xiphisternum mean?
Definitions for xiphisternum
ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəmxiphis·ter·num
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xiphisternumnoun
The xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified in the adult human.
Etymology: + -i- (in place of the etymologically consistent -o-) + sternum
Wikipedia
xiphisternum
The xiphoid process (), ensiform process, xiphisternum or metasternum, is a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the inferior (lower) part of the sternum, which is usually ossified in the adult human. Both the Greek-derived xiphoid and its Latin equivalent ensiform mean "swordlike" or "sword-shaped".
Webster Dictionary
Xiphisternumnoun
the posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process
Xiphisternumnoun
the xiphiplastron
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. xi`fos a sword + sternum.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of xiphisternum in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of xiphisternum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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