xiphoid process

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/

Noun

xiphoid process noun

The cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum; the xiphisternum.

Related terms

Synonyms

xiphoid xiphisternum metasternum xyphoid xiphosternum sternum pterygoid process uncinate process styloid process coracoid process episternum coracoid diapophysis clinoid process spinous process mesosternum

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