xiphisterna

Variant of xiphisternum

xiphisternum definition

xiphi·ster·num (zif′ə stʉr′nəm)

noun pl. xiphisterna -·na (-nə)

Anat., Zool. the cartilaginous process at the lowermost end of the sternum

Etymology: ModL < Gr xiphos, sword + ModL sternum, sternum

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