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Webster 1913 Edition

Xiphoid

Xiph′oid

(?; 277)

,

Adj.

[Gr.

ξιφοειδήσ

sword-shaped;

ξίφοσ

a sword +

έῖδοσ

form, shape: cf. F.

xiphoide

.]

(Anat.)

(a)

Like a sword; ensiform.

(b)

Of or pertaining to the xiphoid process; xiphoidian.

Webster 1828 Edition

Xiphoid

XIPHOID

,

Adj.

[supra.] The xiphoid or ensiform cartilage, is a small cartilage placed at the bottom of the breast bone.