Definition of pectoral Pectoral

/pɛˈktɚʌl/ - [pekterul] - pec•to•ral

We found 22 definitions of pectoral from 7 different sources.

What does pectoral mean?

Noun Plural: pectorals
pectoral - either of two large muscles of the chest
		pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs
		skeletal muscle, striated muscle a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes
		pectus, thorax, chest part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
		greater pectoral muscle, musculus pectoralis major, pectoralis major a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm
pectoral - an adornment worn on the chest or breast
		pectoral medallion
		adornment the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
Adjective
pectoral - of or relating to the chest or thorax; "pectoral organ"
		thoracic

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pectoral (Noun)
Protective armor for a horse's breast.
pectoral (Noun)
A covering or protecting for the breast.
pectoral (Noun)
A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high person.
pectoral (Noun)
A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
pectoral (Noun)
A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
pectoral (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles.
pectoral (Adjective)
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a pectoral remedy.
pectoral (Adjective)
Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoral sandpiper.

pectoral (a.)
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles.
pectoral (a.)
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a pectoral remedy.
pectoral (a.)
Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoral sandpiper.
pectoral (n.)
A covering or protecting for the breast.
pectoral (n.)
A breastplate, esp. that worn by the Jewish high person.
pectoral (n.)
A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
pectoral (n.)
A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.

pectoral
pek′tō-ral, adj. relating to the breast or chest.—n. armour for the breast: an ornament worn on the breast, esp. the breastplate worn by the ancient Jewish high-priest, and the square of gold, embroidery, &c. formerly worn on the breast over the chasuble by bishops during mass: a pectoral cross: a pectoral fin: a medicine for the chest.—adv. Pec′torally.—n. Pectoril′oquy, the sound of the patient's voice heard through the stethoscope when applied to the chest in certain morbid conditions of the lungs.—Pectoral fins, the anterior paired fins of fishes; Pectoral theology, a name sometimes applied to the theology of those Christians who make much of experience and emotion, as themselves guides to a knowledge of divine truth—in Neander's phrase, 'Pectus est quod facit theologum.' [Fr.,—L. pectoralis—pectus, pectoris, the breast.]

pectoral
(Fr. pectorale). A breastplate. Among the Romans the poorer soldiers, who were rated under 1000 drachmas, instead of the lorica, or brigantine (a leathern coat of mail) wore a pectoral, or breastplate of thin brass, about twelve fingers square. Some modern troops, such as the cuirassiers, etc., wear pectorals for the direct purposes of defense and bodily protection; but in general small ornamental plates with clasps have been substituted.