xiphodynia

/zaɪfoʊˈdɪnɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of intercostal neuralgia; a stabbing pain in the costal cartilages.

“The patient complained of xiphodynia and was diagnosed with costochondritis.”

Synonyms

  • costochondritis
  • intercostal neuralgia

Antonyms

  • pleurisy