pectoral

adjective

Relating to or situated in the breast or chest.

adjective

Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.

adjective

Worn on the chest or breast.

noun

Any of four muscles that occur in pairs on each side of the chest.

noun

A pectoral fin.

noun

A medicine for relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.

noun

An ornament or decoration worn on the chest.

Figuratively, proceeding from the breast, as of the heart; from the inner consciousness.

Of, pertaining to, or connected with the breast or chest; thoracic: as, a pectoral muscle, vessel, nerve, etc.; a pectornl limb.

In entomology, pertaining to the pectus or lower surface of the thorax.