Definition of Xiphiplastron

1. n. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.

2. n. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.

Definition of Xiphiplastron

1. Noun. the posterior, or fourth lateral plate in the plastron of a turtle ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Xiphiplastron

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword + plastron. The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles. Synonym: xiphisternum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xiphiplastron

xingshu
xingzhongite
xingzhongites
xinidamine
xinisteri
xinomiline
xipamide
xiphias
xiphidiocercaria
xiphidium
xiphihumeralis
xiphihumeralises
xiphioid
xiphioids
xiphiplastra
xiphiplastron (current term)
xiphiplastrons
xiphisterna
xiphisternal
xiphisternal crunching sound
xiphisternal joint
xiphisternum
xiphium iris
xiphius
xipho-
xiphocostal
xiphodon
xiphodynia
xiphoi
xiphoid

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