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xiphoid process

/ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum; the xiphisternum.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

xiphoid(English)xiphisternum(English)metasternum(English)xyphoid(English)xiphosternum(English)sternum(English)pterygoid process(English)uncinate process(English)

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Sources

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