About The Word Xiphoid
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Xiphoid
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What's The Definition Of Xiphoid?Synonyms | Synonyms for Xiphoid: Related Terms | Find terms related to Xiphoid: See Also | Xiphoid In Webster's Dictionary \Xiph"oid\ (?; 277), a. [Gr. ? sword-shaped; xi`fos a
sword + ? form, shape: cf. F. xiphoide.] (Anat.)
(a) Like a sword; ensiform.
(b) Of or pertaining to the xiphoid process; xiphoidian.
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