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pigeon breast

/ˈpɪdʒɪn brest/

Traduction: État médical dans lequel le sternum fait saillie vers l'avant, donnant à la poitrine un aspect aviaire ; également appelé thorax en carène ou pectus carinatum.

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/ˈpɪdʒɪn brest/C1formalmedical
  • frÉtat médical dans lequel le sternum fait saillie vers l'avant, donnant à la poitrine un aspect aviaire ; également appelé thorax en carène ou pectus carinatum.

A medical condition where the sternum protrudes outward, giving the chest a bird-like appearance; also known as pectus carinatum.

  1. Pectus carinatumC1formal

    A chest deformity where the sternum protrudes outward, resembling the breast of a pigeon.

    frPectus carinatum (thorax en carène)

    • The doctor diagnosed the child with pigeon breast, also known as pectus carinatum.
    • Pigeon breast can sometimes be corrected with physical therapy or surgery.
    • The condition is often noticeable during adolescence.