pectoral

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Synonyms: sectoral, rectoral, pectora, spectral, pastoral, pictorial, specteral, pictural, pectinal, lectorial, doctoral

Antonyms: sectoral, rectoral, pectora, spectral, pastoral, pictorial, specteral, pictural, pectinal, lectorial, doctoral

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Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the [[breast]], or [[chest]].
2. Relating to, or good for, [[disease]]s of the chest or [[lung]]s.
3. {{lb|en|zoology}} Having the breast [[conspicuously]] [[color]]ed.

Noun

1. A [[pectoral fin]].
2. Protective [[armor]] for a [[horse]]'s breast.
3. A [[cover]]ing or protection for the breast.
4. A [[breastplate]], especially that worn by the [[Jewish]] [[high priest]].
5. {{lb|en|ecclesiastical}} A [[clasp]], [[cross]], or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
6. {{lb|en|historical}} An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
7. A [[medicine]] for diseases of the chest [[organ]]s, especially the lungs.

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