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Xiphoid process

The xiphoid process (/ˈzɪfɔɪd/), also referred to as the ensiform process, xiphisternum, or metasternum, constitutes a small cartilaginous process (extension) located in the inferior segment of the sternum, typically ossified in adult humans. Both the Greek-derived term xiphoid and its Latin equivalent, ensiform, connote a "swordlike" or "sword-shaped"…

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FMA
7488
Latin
processus xiphoideus
MeSH
D014989
TA2
1135
TA98
A02.3.03.007

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Xiphoid process

Nodes32
Edges31
Triples37
Avg. degree1.94
Density0.0625
Components1

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Xiphoid process

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related to Etymology · 8
Xiphoid process → Ancient Greek, Classical Latin, Galen, Greek, In, Os, The, The Latin
related to Clinical significance · 5
Xiphoid process → CPR, During, Furthermore, While, Xiphoidalgia
related to Development · 4
Xiphoid process → Between, In, Ossification, Unlike
related to Additional images · 3
Xiphoid process → Close, Position, Shape
related to Function · 3
Xiphoid process → Additionally, Similar, The
related to Structure · 3
Xiphoid process → T7, T9, The
related to Variation · 2
Xiphoid process → The, These
FMA · 1
Xiphoid process → 7488
Latin · 1
Xiphoid process → processus xiphoideus
MeSH · 1
Xiphoid process → D014989

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xiphoid process may sternum latin typically ensiform xiphoidalgia ossified abdominal chest symptoms greek referred term equivalent structure diaphragm position shown

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Xiphoid processFMA74881.00infobox
Xiphoid processLatinprocessus xiphoideus1.00infobox
Xiphoid processMeSHD0149891.00infobox
Xiphoid processTA211351.00infobox
Xiphoid processTA98A02.3.03.0071.00infobox
Xiphoid processis aelongated structure0.90text
lifting heavy objects or chest trauma may precipitate this musculoskeletal ailmentinstance ofActivities0.80text
and symptoms may intensify with bending or twistinginstance ofActivities0.80text
Xiphoid processrelated to Additional imagesPosition0.60section
Xiphoid processrelated to Additional imagesClose0.60section
Xiphoid processrelated to Additional imagesShape0.60section
Xiphoid processrelated to Clinical significanceDuring0.60section

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