pectus carinatum

noun

A deformity of the chest characterized by protrusion of the sternum and ribs.

Similar
pigeon chest
OriginLatin pectus carinatum →
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Meanings

noun
  1. A deformity of the chest characterized by protrusion of the sternum and ribs.

    Synonyms: pigeon chest

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA deformity of the chest characterized by protrusion of the sternum and ribs.

Similar
pigeon chest
Also see
pigeon chest

Origin

  1. Latinpectus carinatum
  2. Englishpectus carinatum

Borrowed from Latin pectus carinatum.

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pectus carinatum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pectus%20carinatum

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Chicago

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