- symphysis xiphosternalis
- [TA] xiphisternal joint: that uniting the xiphoid process with the body of the sternum. It is usually transformed to a synostosis by 40 years of age, but may remain a symphysis.
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symphysis xiphosternalis
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symphysis — 1. [NA] Form of cartilaginous joint in which union between two bones is effected by means of fibrocartilage. SYN: amphiarthrosis. 2. A union, meeting point, or commissure of any two structures. 3. A pathologic adhesion or growing together. SYN:… … Medical dictionary
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synchondroses sternales — [TA] sternal synchondroses: the cartilaginous joints between different parts of the sternum, comprising the xiphisternal (symphysis xiphosternalis) and manubriosternal joints (symphysis manubriosternalis) … Medical dictionary
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