pectoral

Significat (Anglès)

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
2. (not-comparable) Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
3. (not-comparable) Having the breast conspicuously colored.

Noun

1. A pectoral fin.
2. Protective armor for a horse's breast.
3. A covering or protection for the breast.
4. A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
5. A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
6. (historical) An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
7. A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.

Conceptes

pectoral

toràcic

múscul pectoral

Sinònims

thoracic

pectoral muscle

pectoralis

pecs

pectoral fin

musculus pectoralis

pectoral medallion

sternal

bosom

poitrel

brooch

chest

clasp

fin

half-length

pin

Stephen Marley

Traduccions

pectoral

pettorale

peitoral

torácico

θωρακικός

pectoral

thoracique

pektoral

toracico

صدري

torácico

θωρακικός μυς

den Brustraum betreffend

στηθικός

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/

Etimologia (Anglès)

All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.