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pectus
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Noun pectus has 1 sense
- pectus(n = noun.body) chest, thorax - the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates; Array is a part of craniate, vertebrate, body, torso, trunk
is a kind of body part
has parts: breastbone, sternum, thoracic aorta, thoracic vein, vena thoracica, gall bladder, gallbladder, area of cardiac dullness, musculus pectoralis, pecs, pectoral, pectoral muscle, pectoralis, chest cavity, thoracic cavity, breast, chest, rib cage
has particulars: bust, female chest, male chest
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