pigeon breast (redirected from pigeon chests)

breast (brest) the front of the chest, especially its modified glandular structure, the mamma; see also mammary gland, under gland.

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chicken breast  pectus carinatum.

funnel breast  pectus excavatum.

pigeon breast  pectus carinatum.

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pi·geon breast (pjn)

n.

A chest deformity marked by a projecting sternum, often occurring as a result of infantile rickets. Also called chicken breast, pectus carinatum.

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Pigeon breast (also known as pectus carinatum)

A chest shape with a central projection resembling the keel of a boat.

Mentioned in: Cutis Laxa

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pigeon breast

[pij′ən]

Etymology: L, pipio, young bird; AS, broest, breast

a congenital structural defect characterized by a prominent anterior projection of the xiphoid and the lower part of the sternum and by a lengthening of the costal cartilages. It may cause cardiorespiratory complications but rarely warrants surgical correction. Also called pectus carinatum, pigeon chest. pigeon-breasted, adj.

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pigeon

a member of the family Columbidae which also includes the doves. The domestic pigeons are generally gray, medium-sized birds which exist in a large number of breeds and races including Romans, Jacobins, tumblers, fantails, pouters, carrier pigeons and turtle-doves.

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pigeon berry

phytolaccaamericana.

pigeon breast

deep-seated abscesses in the pectoral muscles of horses. Called also pectoral abscess.

pigeon-breeder's lung

see bird-fancier's lung.

carrier pigeon

pigeon with strong homing instincts used to carry messages over relatively long distances. Produced by breeding and selection between races of domestic pigeons. See also homing pigeon (below).

pigeon circovirus

the cause of lethargy, respiratory and gastrointestinal signs and poor racing performance in young pigeons.

pigeon fly

a member of the parasitic fly family Hippoboscidae or louse fly and an important parasite of domestic pigeon. Called also Pseudolynchia canariensis.

pigeon grass

panicum whitei, setaria spp.

pigeon herpesvirus

the cause of respiratory disease (coryza) in domestic pigeons.

homing pigeon

pigeon with strong homing instincts used in racing and as a carrier pigeon (above). Produced by breeding and selection between races of domestic pigeon.

pigeon pox

see pigeonpox.

slender (small) pigeon louse

columbicolacolumbae.

pigeon strongyle

ornithostrongylusquadriradiatus.

pigeon toed

a condition in which the toes are turned inwards.

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Patient discussion about pigeon chests.

Q. i ate a piece of chicken breast and bone is stuck in my throat what to do

A. You should seek medical treatment - if it's stuck high enough the may be to remove it with simple maneuver. Otherwise, the may use endocscopy (a pipe-like device with a camera that helps to get the bone out). It may cause problems such as tearing and causing a hole in your throat or your digestive tract, so it should be removed.