xipho-

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos, “sword”)

Prefix

xipho-

  1. sword; sword-shaped
  2. (anatomy) Relating to the xiphoid process (bottom of sternum).

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with xipho-
xiphocostal
xiphodynia
ziphodont
xiphopagus
xiphophyllous
xiphopubic
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