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Definition of "pectus" [pec•tus]

  • The breast, especially of a bird. (noun)

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Use "pectus" in a sentence
  • "I also have pectus, which is a deformation of the ribcage, and a bony knot on the back of my skull."
  • "Technically known as pectus carinatum, the condition causes the chest wall to protrude outward, giving the patient's chest the appearance of the breast of a bird."
  • "Technically known as pectus carinatum, the condition causes the chest wall to protrude outward, giving the patient's chest the appearance of the breast of a bird. ""
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