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Definition of Barrel chest
1. Noun. A large, somewhat misshapen chest; sometimes associated with emphysema ¹
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Medical Definition of Barrel chest
1. A chest permanently resembling the shape of a barrel, i.e., with increased anteroposterior diameter, roughly equaling the lateral diameter; usually with some degree of kyphosis; seen in cases of emphysema. (05 Mar 2000)
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