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Pectus

Pectus Meaning & Definition
Pectus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pectus?

[n] the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pectus: chest | thorax

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pectus:

See Also | area of cardiac dullness | body | body part | breast | breastbone | chest cavity | craniate | female chest | gallbladder | male chest | musculus pectoralis | pecs | pectoral | pectoral muscle | pectoralis | rib cage | sternum | thoracic aorta | thoracic cavity | thoracic vein | torso | trunk | vena thoracica | vertebrate

Pectus In Webster's Dictionary

\Pec"tus\, n.; pl. {Pectora}. [L., the breast.] (Zo["o]l.) The breast of a bird.

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