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xiphisternum

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xiphisternum /ˌzifəˈstərnəm, ˌzɪfəˈstərnəm /
noun Anatomy the lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from Greek xiphos sword + sternum.