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OP This word has been used several times here, but not defined.
pectoral
SYLLABICATION: pec·to·ral
PRONUNCIATION: pktr-l
ADJECTIVE: 1. Relating to or situated in the breast or chest: a pectoral muscle; the pectoral cavity. 2. Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract. 3. Worn on the chest or breast: a pectoral cross.
NOUN: 1. A muscle or organ of the chest. 2. A pectoral fin. 3. A medicine for relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract. 4. An ornament or decoration worn on the chest.
ETYMOLOGY: Probably Latin pectorlis, from pectus, pector-, breast. N., sense 4, Middle English, from Old French, from Latin pectorle, breastplate, from neuter of pectorlis.
Any pector-inspectors here?
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