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Definition of Xiphoid process
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Xiphoid process: The lower part of the breastbone. The xiphoid process has no particular function and ranges in size from miniscule to several inches in length.
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