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pectoral

Relating to the chest. [L. pectoralis; fr. pectus, breast bone]

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pec·to·ral 'pek-t(ə-)rəl n

1) a pectoral part or organ esp PECTORALIS

2) a medicinal substance for treating diseases of the respiratory tract

pectoral adj

1) of, relating to, or occurring in or on the chest <\pectoral arch>

2) relating to or good for diseases of the respiratory tract <a \pectoral syrup>

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adj.

relating to the chest.

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pec·to·ral (pekґtər-əl) [L. pectoralis] thoracic.

Medical dictionary. 2011.