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| 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 |
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