xiphoids
/ˈzaɪfɔɪdz/
noun
- The small, pointed piece of cartilage at the bottom of the breastbone (sternum).
- The doctor pressed gently on my xiphoid to check for any tenderness.
- During CPR training, we learned to avoid pressing directly on the xiphoid.
- An injury to the xiphoid can cause sharp pain in the upper abdomen.