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What (who) is xiphoid process - definition
Xiphoid process
![Substernal]] fossa as superficial pendant of xiphoid process](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Final CD.jpg?width=200 "Substernal]] fossa as superficial pendant of xiphoid process")
SMALL CARTILAGINOUS PROCESS (EXTENSION) OF THE LOWER PART OF THE STERNUM WHICH IS USUALLY OSSIFIED IN THE ADULT HUMAN
Xyphoid; Xiphoid Process; Xiphisternum; Xiphoideus; Xyphoid process; Xiphoid bone; Xiphosternal junction; Processus xiphoideus; Ensiform cartilage; Xiphoid; Xiphoideum; Xiphosternum; Processus xiphoides; Xiphoid processes; Ziphoid process; Cyphoid
The xiphoid process , or 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. It may also be referred to as the ensiform process.
xiphoid process
SMALL CARTILAGINOUS PROCESS (EXTENSION) OF THE LOWER PART OF THE STERNUM WHICH IS USUALLY OSSIFIED IN THE ADULT HUMAN
Xyphoid; Xiphoid Process; Xiphisternum; Xiphoideus; Xyphoid process; Xiphoid bone; Xiphosternal junction; Processus xiphoideus; Ensiform cartilage; Xiphoid; Xiphoideum; Xiphosternum; Processus xiphoides; Xiphoid processes; Ziphoid process; Cyphoid
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(also xiphoid cartilage)
¦ noun Anatomy the cartilaginous section at the lower end of the sternum, not attached to any ribs.
Origin
C18: from Gk xiphoeides, from xiphos 'sword'.
xiphoid
SMALL CARTILAGINOUS PROCESS (EXTENSION) OF THE LOWER PART OF THE STERNUM WHICH IS USUALLY OSSIFIED IN THE ADULT HUMAN
Xyphoid; Xiphoid Process; Xiphisternum; Xiphoideus; Xyphoid process; Xiphoid bone; Xiphosternal junction; Processus xiphoideus; Ensiform cartilage; Xiphoid; Xiphoideum; Xiphosternum; Processus xiphoides; Xiphoid processes; Ziphoid process; Cyphoid
a.
(Anat.) Ensiform, sword-shaped, sword-like.
