- pigeon breast
- noun Date: 1842 a deformity of the chest marked by sharp projection of the sternum
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pigeon breast — n. a deformity of the human chest occurring in rickets, etc., and characterized by a sharply projecting sternum like that of a pigeon pigeon breasted adj … English World dictionary
pigeon breast — pigeon breasted, adj. pigeon breastedness, n. Pathol. See chicken breast. Also called pigeon chest. [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
pigeon breast — /ˈpɪdʒən brɛst/ (say pijuhn brest) noun a malformation of the chest in which there is abnormal projection of the sternum and sternal region, often associated with rickets. Also, pigeon chest. –pigeon breasted, adjective –pigeon breastedness, noun …
pigeon breast — pi·geon breast pij ən n a rachitic deformity of the chest marked by sharp projection of the sternum pi·geon breast·ed pij ən bres təd adj * * * pectus carinatum … Medical dictionary
pigeon breast — pi′geon breast n. pat chicken breast • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
pigeon breast — noun abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets • Syn: ↑chicken breast • Hypernyms: ↑deformity, ↑malformation, ↑misshapenness … Useful english dictionary
pigeon breast — (Anatomy) condition of the chest in which the sides of the chest are flattened and the sternum is prominent due to obstruction of infantile respiration or to rickets … English contemporary dictionary
pigeon-breast — … Useful english dictionary
pigeon chest — pigeon breast or pigeon chest noun • • • Main Entry: ↑pigeon … Useful english dictionary
pigeon chest — n PIGEON BREAST * * * forward protrusion of the breastbone resulting in deformity of the chest. The condition is painless and harmless. Medical name: pectus carinatum. * * * pectus carinatum … Medical dictionary
