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A member asked:
What is the lump in the centre at the bottom in between my rib cage? it doesn't hurt and i'm not sure how long its been there
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Xiphoid process: I think you are decribing a piece of bone in the middle of your chest called the sternum, and at the bottom of your sternum is a piece of bone and cartilage called the Xiphoid process - it is a normal part of your anatomy, don't worry !
Answered 6/8/2018
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