metasternum en · NOUN
Etymology
From meta- + sternum.
Meanings
- Synonym of xiphoid process (“small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum”).
- The ventral sclerite (or exoskeletal plate) of the metathorax of insects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metasterna | Number=Plur | lexicographic |