Term: xiphoid
Origin: Anc Greek
ξίφος /xiphos(=sword) > οξύς/oxis(=acute) + ίφι/iphi (= strong)
-οειδής/oeides(=-oid, suffix derived from word είδος/eidos meaning type or kind.
Definition
Sword shaped eg xiphoid process(= a small extension of the lower part of the which resemples to a straight sword).
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