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(pek′tə rəl)

adjective

of or located in or on the chest or breast
worn on the chest or breast: a bishop's pectoral cross
influenced by or resulting from personal feelings; subjective

Origin: < L pectoralis < pectus (gen. pectoris), breast

noun

something worn on the breast, as an ornamental plate
a pectoral fin or muscle

Origin: ME < MFr < L pectorale

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adjective

Relating to or situated in the breast or chest: a pectoral muscle; the pectoral cavity.
Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
Worn on the chest or breast: a pectoral cross.

noun

A muscle or organ of the chest.
A pectoral fin.
A medicine for relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
An ornament or decoration worn on the chest.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Latin pectorālis

Origin: , from pectus, pector-, breast

Origin: . N., sense 4, Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin pectorāle, breastplate

Origin: , from neuter of pectorālis

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