xiphoid process

English

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/

Noun

xiphoid process (plural xiphoid processes)

  1. (anatomy) The cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum; the xiphisternum.

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