| xid mouse | <genetics> A lab mouse that has a Y-linked immune deficiency gene. (06 May 1997) |
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| xipamide | <chemical> 4-chloro-5-sulfamoyl-2',6'-salicyloxylidide. Sulfamoyl diuretic and saluretic with antihypertensive activity. It is bound to plasma proteins, thus has a delayed onset and prolonged action. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, sulfamyl. Chemical name: Benzamide, 5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-2-hydroxy- (12 Dec 1998) |
| xiphias | 1. <zoology> A genus of fishes comprising the common swordfish. 2. <anatomy> The constellation Dorado. A comet shaped like a sword Origin: L, a swordfish, a sword-shaped comet, fr. Gr. Xifias, fr. Xifos a sword. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphidium | <botany> A genus of plants of the order Haemodraceae, having two-ranked, sword-shaped leaves. Origin: NL, from Gr, dim. Of xifos sword. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphioid | <zoology> Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a cetacean of the genus Xiphius or family Xiphiidae. Origin: Xiphius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphiplastron | Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword + plastron. <anatomy> The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles. Synonym: xiphisternum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphisternal | Relating to the xiphoid process. (05 Mar 2000) |
| xiphisternal crunching sound | See: Hamman's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| xiphisternal joint | The cartilaginous union between the xiphoid process and the body of the sternum. Synonym: synchondrosis xiphosternalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| xiphisternum | Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword + sternum. <anatomy> The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process. The xiphiplastron. Xiph"ister"nal Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphius | <zoology> A genus of cetaceans having a long, pointed, bony beak, usually two tusklike teeth in the lower jaw, but no teeth in the upper jaw. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xifos a sword. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xipho- | Xiph-xiphi- Xiphoid, usually the processus xyphoideus. Origin: G. Xiphos, sword (05 Mar 2000) |
| xiphocostal | Relating to the xiphoid process and the ribs. Origin: xipho-+ L. Costa, rib (05 Mar 2000) |
| xiphodon | <paleontology> An extinct genus of artiodactylous mammals found in the European Tertiary formations. It had slender legs, didactylous feet, and small canine teeth. Origin: Gr. Xifos a sword + 'odoys, 'odontos, a tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| xiphodynia | Pain of a neuralgic character, in the region of the xiphoid cartilage. See: hypersensitive xiphoid syndrome. Synonym: xiphoidalgia. Origin: xipho-+ G. Odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |