pectoral
Meaning
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- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
- Having the breast conspicuously colored.
Synonyms
musculus pectoralis
pectoral medallion
poitrel
Stephen Marley
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/
Etymology
All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.
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