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Xiphisternum
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Xiph′i-ster′num
,Noun.
pl.
Xiphisterna
. [NL., fr. Gr.
ξίφοσ
a sword + sternum
.] (Anat.)
(a)
The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; – sometimes called
metasternum
, ensiform cartilage
, ensiform process
, or xiphoid process
. (b)
The xiphiplastron.
– Xiph′i-ster′nal
Adj.
Definition 2024
xiphisternum
xiphisternum
English
Noun
xiphisternum (plural xiphisterna or xiphisternums)
- The xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified in the adult human.