English Explanatory Dictionary

xiphoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Shaped like a sword, ensiform.
  2. Of or relating to the xiphoid process (also called xiphisternum).
noun
  1. The xiphoid process.

Pronunciation

/ˈzɪfɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-xiphoid.wav

Word forms

xiphoid xiphoids

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξιφοειδής (xiphoeidḗs, “sword-shaped”).

Derived words

chondroxiphoid costoxiphoid subxiphoid transxiphoid xiphoidal xiphoidalgia xiphoidian xiphoiditis xiphoid process
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