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pectoral

9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) pectoral (noun)
  2. 2) pectoral (adjective)
  3. pectoral cross (noun)
  4. pectoral fin (noun)
  5. pectoral girdle (noun)
  6. pectoral limb (noun)
  7. pectoral muscle (noun)
  8. pectoral ridge (noun)
  9. pectoral sandpiper (noun)

1pec·to·ral

noun \ˈpek-t(ə-)rəl\

Definition of PECTORAL

1
: something worn on the breast
2
: pectoral muscle

First Known Use of PECTORAL

15th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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