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pectoralis

/ˌpek.təˈreɪ.lɪs/

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noun

/ˌpek.təˈreɪ.lɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из двух больших мышц, расположенных в области груди.

A noun referring to either of the two large muscles located in the chest area.

  1. Chest muscleB2formalmedical

    Either of two large muscles located in the chest area, responsible for movements of the shoulder and arm.

    ruГрудная мышца

    • He injured his pectoralis while lifting weights.
    • The pectoralis major is the larger of the two chest muscles.
    • Exercises like bench presses target the pectoralis muscles.

    Synonymspectoral muscle

Forms
  • pectorales plural form
  • pectorales' possessive plural form
  • pectoralis's possessive singular form