01 n. The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process.
pl.
Xiphisterna
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The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process.(Anat.) Also: metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, xiphoid process