Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

xiphoid process

/ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables: xiphoid pro-cess
IPA: /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/

31

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified in the adult human.

Example Sentences

"The adult sternum is comprised of three main parts—the manubrium, sternal body, and xiphoid process. The manubrium (fig. 7.2a) is the thickest, most superior part of the sternum, while the xiphoid process is variable in appearance and forms the inferior terminus of the sternum."
"In chondrosternal prominence where there is angulation at the sternoxiphoidal junction, the xiphoid process is detached and a 2 to 3 cm length of the lower sternum is resected."
"This is a constellation of symptoms, including severe intermittent anterior chest wall pain in the region of the xiphoid process, made worse with overeating, stooping, and bending (Figures 103-2 and 103-3)"

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/

Inflected Forms

xiphoid processes (plural)

Phrases

xipho-

Frequently Paired Words

xipho-

Synonyms

ensiform ensiform process metasternum xiphisternum

Questions

How do you pronounce xiphoid process?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/.
What does xiphoid process mean?: The small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified in the adult human.

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