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The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum.

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  1. n. The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum.
  2. n. The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.
  3. 1. (Anat.) The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum. 2. (Zoöl.) The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.
  4. The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiformprocess; xiphisternum.
  5. n. The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum. n. The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.