pectoral | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) either of two large muscles of the chest | |
Synonyms: | pecs pectoralis musculus_pectoralis pectoral_muscle | |
Related terms: | skeletal_muscle pectoralis_major pectoralis_minor thorax | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the chest or thorax | |
Synonyms: | thoracic | |
Examples: | "pectoral organ" |
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Related terms: | thorax thorax | |
3. | [ noun ] an adornment worn on the chest or breast | |
Synonyms: | pectoral_medallion | |
Related terms: | adornment | |
Similar spelling: |
pectoralis pictorial pester pictorially pesterer pestered |