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Noun: pectoral  pek-t(u-)rul
  1. Either of two large muscles of the chest
    - pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs, pec [informal]
     
  2. An adornment worn on the chest or breast
    - pectoral medallion
Adjective: pectoral  pek-t(u-)rul
  1. Of or relating to the chest or thorax
    "pectoral organ";
    - thoracic

Derived forms: pectorals

Type of: adornment, skeletal muscle, striated muscle

Part of: chest, pectus, thorax

Encyclopedia: Pectoral

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