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) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: zif′ō-din′ē-ă Definitions: 1. Pain of a neuralgic character, in the region of the xiphoid cartilage. Synonyms: xiphoidalgia
xiphodynia Pain of a neuralgic character, in the region of the xiphoid cartilage (connective tissue at the inferior aspect of the sternal body or chest area).