costoxiphoid

/kɒstoʊksɪˈfoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the xiphoid process of the sternum

“The costoxiphoid process was a crucial part of the anatomical study.”

2. noun

a costoxiphoid process

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s costoxiphoid.”

Synonyms

  • sternal
  • xiphoid

Antonyms

  • costal