xiphoid process
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos, “sword”) + εἶδος (eîdos, “form, likeness”).
مثال
- The xiphoid process is located at the base of the sternum.
- In some people, the xiphoid process is clearly palpable.
- The xiphoid process can be felt just below the sternum.
ترکیبهای رایج
Palpable xiphoid process Xiphoid process pain Xiphoid process lump
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib