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pectoral
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pectoral
n.
fin located in the chest area; chest decoration
adj.
pertaining to the chest, located on or in the chest
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Pectoral
Pectoral may refer to:
- The chest region and anything relating to it.
- Pectoral cross, a cross worn on the chest
- a decorative, usually jeweled version of a gorget
- Pectoral (Ancient Egypt), an type of jewelry worn in ancient Egypt
- Pectoralis major muscle, commonly referred to as "pectorals" or "pecs"
- Pectoralis minor muscle
- Pectoral fins of an aquatic animal, such as a whale or fish, located on both sides of the body
- Pectoral sandpiper, a bird
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pectoral
Noun
1. either of two large muscles of the chest
(synonym) pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs
(hypernym) skeletal muscle, striated muscle
(hyponym) pectoralis major, musculus pectoralis major, greater pectoral muscle
(part-holonym) thorax, chest, pectus
2. an adornment worn on the chest or breast
(synonym) pectoral medallion
(hypernym) adornment
Adjective
1. of or relating to the chest or thorax; "pectoral organ"
(synonym) thoracic
(pertainym) thorax, chest, pectus
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pectoral
adj.
(Anatomy) pectoral, pertaining to the chest, located on or in the chest
pectoral
nm.
breastplate, pectoral
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pectoral
adj.
pectoral, pertaining to the chest, located on or in the chest
pectoral
nm.
pectoral, pertaining to the chest, located on or in the chest
