Term Name: | xiphoid process |
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Synonyms: | metasternum, processus xiphoideus, xiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphoid process, xiphoid process of sternum, xiphoideus, xiphosternal junction, xyphoid |
Definition: | A cartilaginous extension to the distal part of the sternum. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002207] |