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.
pec·tus (p k t s)n. pl. pec·to·ra (p kt-r) The chest, especially the anterior wall; breast; thorax. |
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.
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