ensiform process

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Xiphisternum \Xiph"i*ster"num\, n.; pl. {Xiphisterna}. [NL., fr.
   Gr. xi`fos a sword + sternum.] (Anat.)
   (a) The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; --
       sometimes called {metasternum}, {ensiform cartilage},
       {ensiform process}, or {xiphoid process}.
   (b) The xiphiplastron. -- {Xiph"i*ster"nal}a.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ensiform \En"si*form\, a. [L. ensis sword + -form: cf. F.
   ensiforme.]
   Having the form of a sword blade; sword-shaped; as, an
   ensiform leaf.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Ensiform cartilage}, & {Ensiform process}. (Anat.) See
      {Xiphisternum}.
      [1913 Webster]

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