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xiph·oid X0007600 (zĭf′oid′)adj.1. Shaped like a sword.2. Of or relating to the xiphoid process.n. See xiphoid process. [Greek xiphoeidēs : xiphos, sword + -oeidēs, -oid.]xiphoid (ˈzɪfɔɪd) adj1. (Biology) biology shaped like a sword2. (Zoology) of or relating to the xiphisternum3. (Anatomy) of or relating to the xiphisternumn4. (Anatomy) Also called: xiphoid process Another name for xiphisternum5. (Zoology) Also called: xiphoid process Another name for xiphisternum[C18: from New Latin, from Greek, from xiphos sword + eidos form]xiph•oid (ˈzɪf ɔɪd) adj. Zool. sword-shaped; ensiform. [1740–50; < Greek xiphoeidḗs swordlike =xíph(os) sword + -oeidēs -oid] TranslationsEncyclopediaSeexiphisternumxiphoidenUK
xiphoid [zif´oid, zi´foid] 1. sword-shaped; called also ensiform.2. xiphoid process.Locating the xiphoid process. From Stein et al., 2000.xi·phoid (zi'foyd), [TA] Avoid the misspelling xyphoid.Sword-shaped; applied especially to the xiphoid process. Synonym(s): ensiform, gladiate, mucronate [xipho- + G. eidos, appearance] xiphoid (zĭf′oid′)adj.1. Shaped like a sword.2. Of or relating to the xiphoid process.n. See xiphoid process.xi·phoid (zī'foyd) [TA] Sword-shaped; applied especially to the xiphoid process. Synonym(s): ensiform. [xipho- + G. eidos, appearance]ThesaurusSeexiphoid process |