pectoral Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun either of two large muscles of the chest
pectoral muscle; pectoralis; pecs; musculus pectoralis.
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noun an adornment worn on the chest or breast
pectoral medallion.
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adjective of or relating to the chest or thorax
thoracic.
- pectoral organ
WordNet
Pec"to*ral adjective
Etymology
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Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the .pectoral muscles -
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a .pectoral remedy -
(Zoöl.) Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the .pectoral sandpiper
Pec"to*ral noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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A covering or protecting for the breast. -
(Eccl.) (a) A breastplate, esp. that worn by the Jewish high person. (b) A clasp or a cross worn on the breast. -
A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.