xiphisternum
[ zif-uh-stur-nuhm ]
/ ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəm /
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noun, plural xiph·i·ster·na [zif-uh-stur-nuh]. /ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nə/. Anatomy.
the lowermost of the three segments of the sternum.Compare gladiolus (def. 2), manubrium (def. 2a).
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Origin of xiphisternum
OTHER WORDS FROM xiphisternum
xiph·i·ster·nal, adjectiveWords nearby xiphisternum
Xinxiang, -xion, xi particle, Xipe, xiphi-, xiphisternum, xipho-, xiphoid, xiphoiditis, xiphoid process, xiphosuran
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British Dictionary definitions for xiphisternum
xiphisternum
/ (ˌzɪfɪˈstɜːnəm) /
noun plural -na (-nə)
anatomy zoology the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum)Also called: xiphoid, xiphoid process
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Medical definitions for xiphisternum
xiphisternum
[ zĭf′ĭ-stûr′nəm ]
n.
xiphoid process
Other words from xiphisternum
xiph′i•ster′nal adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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