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Definition of Pectus
1. Noun. The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
Group relationships: Craniate, Vertebrate, Body, Torso, Trunk
Generic synonyms: Body Part
Terms within: Breastbone, Sternum, Thoracic Aorta, Thoracic Vein, Vena Thoracica, Gall Bladder, Gallbladder, Area Of Cardiac Dullness, Musculus Pectoralis, Pecs, Pectoral, Pectoral Muscle, Pectoralis, Chest Cavity, Thoracic Cavity, Breast, Chest, Rib Cage
Specialized synonyms: Bust, Female Chest, Male Chest
Derivative terms: Chesty
Definition of Pectus
1. n. The breast of a bird.
Medical Definition of Pectus
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Origin: L, the breast.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pectus
Literary usage of Pectus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The anatomy of melancholy, by Democritus iunior by Robert Burton (1840)
"But by and by it began to rage and burn amain ; 1 pectus insanum vapor, ...
pectus insanum vapor. This fiery This fiery vapour rageth in the veins, ..."
2. List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British by Francis Walker (1849)
"Fuscas; thoracis latera et villa tres fulva ; pectus canum ; abdomen fulvum, ...
thoracis vitta quatuor et pectus cana ; abdomen ..."
3. List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the by Francis Walker, John Edward Gray (1855)
"Pallide cervina ; caput antice, palpi pectus el pedes rufes- centia ; antenna
... Head in front, palpi, pectus and legs reddish. ..."
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