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Definition of xiphoidal

xiphoidal

/zaɪˈfɔɪ.dəl/
xi · phoi · dal
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xiphoidal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or anatomically involving the xiphoid process, the cartilaginous section at the lower end of the sternum.

Example

"The surgeon made a careful incision just below the xiphoidal cartilage to access the upper abdomen."

2

Having the shape or general appearance of a sword.

Example

"The botanist classified the newly discovered plant by its distinctive xiphoidal leaves."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for xiphoidal

• Nearby Words

xiphihumeralis
xiphiplastral
xiphiplastron
xiphoidal
xiphopagic
xiphopagous
xiphopagus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'xiphos' (sword), combined with the suffixes '-oid' (resembling) and '-al' (pertaining to).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xiphoidal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xiphoidal
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