XIPHIPLASTRON

xiphiplastron (plural xiphiplastrons or xiphiplastra)

The posterior, or fourth lateral plate in the plastron of a turtle.

Source: Wiktionary

Xiph"i*plas"tron, n.; pl. Xiphiplastra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. xi`fos a sword + plastron.] (Anat.)

Definition: The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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