Definition of xiphisternum in English:

xiphisternum

nounˌzɪfɪˈstəːnəmˌzɪfəˈstərnəm

Anatomy

The lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process.
〔剖〕剑突（胸骨）
Example sentencesExamples
- The xiphoid process, also known as the xiphisternum is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum.
- At 28 weeks, the fundal height lies at the lower third of the distance between the xiphisternum and umbilicus.
- You perform the sternotomy from the sternal notch to the xiphisternum.
- Incorrect placement of the hands is more likely to cause rib fractures, and if the hands are placed too low over the xiphisternum this may increase the risk of injury to the abdominal organs.
- In brief, a small incision was made on the skin below the xiphisternum towards the left from the midline.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek xiphos 'sword' + sternum.

Definition of xiphisternum in US English:

xiphisternum

nounˌzɪfəˈstərnəmˌzifəˈstərnəm

Anatomy

The lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process.
〔剖〕剑突（胸骨）
Example sentencesExamples
- Incorrect placement of the hands is more likely to cause rib fractures, and if the hands are placed too low over the xiphisternum this may increase the risk of injury to the abdominal organs.
- In brief, a small incision was made on the skin below the xiphisternum towards the left from the midline.
- The xiphoid process, also known as the xiphisternum is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum.
- At 28 weeks, the fundal height lies at the lower third of the distance between the xiphisternum and umbilicus.
- You perform the sternotomy from the sternal notch to the xiphisternum.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek xiphos ‘sword’ + sternum.

单词	xiphisternum
释义	Definition of xiphisternum in English: xiphisternum nounˌzɪfɪˈstəːnəmˌzɪfəˈstərnəm Anatomy The lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process. 〔剖〕剑突（胸骨） Example sentencesExamples The xiphoid process, also known as the xiphisternum is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum. At 28 weeks, the fundal height lies at the lower third of the distance between the xiphisternum and umbilicus. You perform the sternotomy from the sternal notch to the xiphisternum. Incorrect placement of the hands is more likely to cause rib fractures, and if the hands are placed too low over the xiphisternum this may increase the risk of injury to the abdominal organs. In brief, a small incision was made on the skin below the xiphisternum towards the left from the midline. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek xiphos 'sword' + sternum. Definition of xiphisternum in US English: xiphisternum nounˌzɪfəˈstərnəmˌzifəˈstərnəm Anatomy The lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process. 〔剖〕剑突（胸骨） Example sentencesExamples Incorrect placement of the hands is more likely to cause rib fractures, and if the hands are placed too low over the xiphisternum this may increase the risk of injury to the abdominal organs. In brief, a small incision was made on the skin below the xiphisternum towards the left from the midline. The xiphoid process, also known as the xiphisternum is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum. At 28 weeks, the fundal height lies at the lower third of the distance between the xiphisternum and umbilicus. You perform the sternotomy from the sternal notch to the xiphisternum. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek xiphos ‘sword’ + sternum.
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