pectoral (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the chest or thorax; pectoral organ

    [ Syn: thoracic ]

    pectoral (n.)

  1. either of two large muscles of the chest

    [ Syn: pectoral muscle , pectoralis , musculus pectoralis , pecs ]

  2. an adornment worn on the chest or breast

    [ Syn: pectoral medallion ]

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