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Definition of xiphopagic

xiphopagic

/ˌzɪf.əˈpædʒ.ɪk/
xi · pho · pag · ic
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xiphopagic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting conjoined twins who are united at the xiphoid process (the lower part of the sternum).

Example

"The pediatric surgeons spent months planning the complex separation of the xiphopagic twins."

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• Rhymes for xiphopagic

• Nearby Words

xiphiplastral
xiphiplastron
xiphoidal
xiphopagic
xiphopagous
xiphopagus
xiphophyllous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xiphos' (sword, referring to the sword-shaped xiphoid cartilage of the sternum) and 'pagos' (fixed or united), combined with the adjective suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xiphopagic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xiphopagic
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