pectus

• Nom désignant la partie du corps humain située entre le cou et le diaphragme, ou la partie correspondante chez d'autres vertébrés.

A noun referring to the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm, or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.

1. Chest or breastC1formal

   The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, especially in humans and other vertebrates.

   Poitrine (partie du corps)

   • The doctor examined the patient's pectus for any abnormalities.
   • In anatomy class, we studied the muscles of the pectus.
   • The bird's pectus was covered in vibrant feathers.

   Synonymesbreastchestthorax