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xiph·i·ster·num

 (zĭf′ĭ-stûr′nəm)
n. pl. xiph·i·ster·na (-nə)
See xiphoid process.
[Greek xiphos, sword + sternum.]
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xiphisternum

(ˌzɪfɪˈstɜːnəm)
n, pl -na (-nə)
1. (Anatomy) anatomy zoology the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum). Also called: xiphoid or xiphoid process
2. (Zoology) anatomy zoology the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum). Also called: xiphoid or xiphoid process
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xiph•i•ster•num

(ˌzɪf əˈstɜr nəm)

n., pl. -na (-nə).
the lowermost segment of the sternum.
[1855–60; < New Latin xiphi- (comb. form of Greek xíphos sword) + sternum sternum]
xiph`i•ster′nal, adj.
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WC was measured half way between the xiphisternum and the umbilicus at the point corresponding to the maximal abdominal protuberance.
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On reevaluation, we noticed the same and we found that the anterior abdomen of baby 1 from xiphisternum to the site of umbilical cord insertion is continuous into the uterine cavity.
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For recording respiratory movements, the skin over xiphisternum was secured with a thread and connected to a force displacement transducer.
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However, in the current study, the single-port device, Quad Port (Unimax, China), was placed through a 3.5-cm incision 4 cm lateral to the midline in the left upper quadrant area between the xiphisternum and the umbilicus.
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The main sensor was placed in the midline just below the xiphisternum. Two standard electrocardiograph electrode pads (Shanghai Junkang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China) were fixed respectively horizontally onto the left and middle, respectively, of first pair of teats, approximately 13 to 15 cm away from each other.
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can extend up towards the xiphisternum and down towards the symphysis
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