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Definition of xiphihumeralis

xiphihumeralis

/ˌzɪf.i.hjuː.mərˈeɪ.lɪs/
xi · phi · hu · mer · a · lis
Plural:xiphihumerales
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xiphihumeralis Lexical Profile

xiphihumeralis Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A long, thin, and flat muscle of the posterior pectoral group found in many mammals, which originates at the xiphoid process of the sternum and inserts on the proximal end of the humerus.

Example

"During the comparative anatomy dissection, the veterinary students carefully separated the xiphihumeralis from the underlying pectoralis minor."

Word Nuance & Usage

The xiphihumeralis is an anatomical muscle found in many quadrupeds, such as cats and rodents, but it is characteristically absent in humans.

• Rhymes for xiphihumeralis

• Nearby Words

xinyi
xinyu
xinzhou
xiphihumeralis
xiphiplastral
xiphiplastron
xiphoidal

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from 'xiphi-' (referring to the xiphoid process, from Greek 'xiphos' meaning sword), 'humerus' (the upper arm bone), and the Latin adjectival suffix '-alis'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xiphihumeralis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xiphihumeralis
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