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pigeon-breasted

/ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn ˌbres.tɪd/

翻译: 指胸骨突出、胸部狭窄的体型,常与姿势不良或某些身体畸形有关,属较旧的说法。

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adjective

/ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn ˌbres.tɪd/formalmedical已废弃
  • zh指胸骨突出、胸部狭窄的体型,常与姿势不良或某些身体畸形有关,属较旧的说法。

An old-fashioned term describing a person with a narrow chest and a protruding breastbone, often associated with poor posture or certain physical conditions.

  1. C1formalmedical

    Having a chest deformity characterized by a protruding breastbone, often resulting from infantile rickets.

    zh鸡胸

    • The child was diagnosed as pigeon-breasted due to a vitamin D deficiency.
    • Pigeon-breasted individuals may experience some respiratory issues.
    • The doctor explained that being pigeon-breasted is usually not painful.

    同义词chicken-breasted

词形
  • more pigeon-breasted comparative form
  • most pigeon-breasted superlative form