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pectus excavatum |
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pectus /pec·tus/ (pek´tus) pl. pec´tora [L.] thorax. pectus carina´tum pigeon breast or chest; a condition of the chest in which the sternum is prominent, due to obstruction of infantile respiration or to rickets. pectus excava´tum funnel breast or chest; a congenital deformity in which the sternum is depressed.
Pectus excavatum An abnormality of the chest in which the sternum (breastbone) sinks inward; sometimes called "funnel chest." Mentioned in: Marfan Syndrome pectus excavatum. See funnel chest. pectus [L.] breast, chest, thorax. pectus carinatum a congential deformity in which the sternum is angled caudoventrally and protrudes; less common than pectus excavatum (below). Called also pigeon breast. pectus excavatum a congenital deformity in which the sternum and caudal ribs are concave, reducing the thoracic cavity space. Seen in puppies and kittens. pectus excavatum Funnel chest, see there How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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