1. pectoral - Noun
2. pectoral - Adjective
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles.
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a pectoral remedy.
Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoral sandpiper.
A covering or protecting for the breast.
A breastplate, esp. that worn by the Jewish high person.
A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
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After losing linebacker Anthony Barr to a season-ending pectoral injury, the Vikings are signing a veteran with plenty of starting experience. Source: Internet
Again, in most members, the gill plates are covered over with skin, the only gill opening a small slit above the pectoral fin. Source: Internet
Cod have a distinct white lateral line running from the gill slit above the pectoral fin, to the base of the caudal or tail fin. Source: Internet
Most sparids are deep-bodied compressed fish with a small mouth separated by a broad space from the eye, a single dorsal fin with strong spines and soft rays, a short anal fin, long pointed pectoral fins and rather large firmly attached scales. Source: Internet
Differences in the proportion of drumming versus stridulation sounds depend on morphological constraints, such as different sizes of drumming muscles and pectoral spines. Source: Internet