Meaning of pectoralis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɛktəˈreɪlɪs/

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  1. Noun

    pectoralis

    Etymology

    early 17th century; earliest use found in Helkiah Crooke (1576–1648), physician and anatomist. From post-classical Latin pectoralis, use as noun (short for pectoralis musculus) of classical Latin pectorālis, adjective

    Definitions

    1. either of two large muscles of the chest

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