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Recent Examples of pectoral from the Web
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Even NBA star Dwayne Wade loosened up his tailored aesthetic and let the sun shine on his pectorals.
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Fabian Moreau tore his pectoral tendon at the Bruins’ pro day and needed surgery.
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The throbbing ache in my pectoral muscle felt as if someone had mercilessly pounded the tissue with a hammer.
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First Known Use of pectoral
15th century
Other Anatomy Terms
pectoral
Definition of pectoral
1 : of, situated in or on, or worn on the chest
2 : coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion
Recent Examples of pectoral from the Web
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Former Dolphin and seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Richmond Webb, 50, was forced to retire following a repair to his left pectoral muscle.
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Of course, unlike when your friends mock your hashtag usage or excess of pectoral muscles, Hart's pals are famous people.
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Wide receiver Michael Campanaro (toe) and defensive lineman Carl Davis (pectoral) are also dealing with issues that could lead to them being sidelined until training camp as well.
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The pontiff, in white papal dress and a pectoral cross on a chain around his neck, sat behind a small desk while Trump, in a dark suit and navy striped tie, took the single chair across from him as if interviewing for a job.
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Tuesday: Carrasco left his May 15th start against the Rays with left pectoral tightness after 3 2/3 innings.
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UCLA’s Fabian Moreau, who tore a pectoral muscle during his pro day, was drafted 81st overall by Washington.
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One youngster’s pectoral fin got stuck between a float and the steel rope at the top of the net.
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Surgery performed earlier this week reattached Osborn’s left pectoral muscle to a tendon.
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Origin and Etymology of pectoral
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pectoralis, from pector-, pectus breast; akin to Tocharian A päśšäm breasts, Old Irish ucht breast
Other Anatomy Terms
PECTORAL Defined for English Language Learners
pectoral
Definition of pectoral for English Language Learners
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: relating to or located on the chest
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of pectoral
1: a pectoral part or organ; especially : pectoralis
2: a medicinal substance for treating diseases of the respiratory tract
pectoral
Medical Definition of pectoral
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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