METASTERNUM
\mˌɛtəstˈɜːnəm], \mˌɛtəstˈɜːnəm], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_s_t_ˈɜː_n_ə_m]\
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The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum.
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The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.
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The most posterior element of the sternum; the ensiform process; xiphisternum.
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The ventral plate of the third or last segment of the thorax of insects.
By Noah Webster.
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- non-selective post-emergence, translocated herbicide. According the Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens (PB95-109781, 1994) this substance may reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 12th ed) It is an irreversible inhibitor of CATALASE, and thus impairs activity peroxisomes.