Word
pectora
noun
胸
pectora is the plural of pectus.
chest
- 1.
The breast, especially of a bird.
胸部,尤指鸟类的胸部
胸部,尤指鸟类的胸部
In use
The doctor gently examined the patient's pectus for any swelling.
The bird's pectus is protected by a thick layer of feathers.
In the anatomy lab, we compared the pectora of the two specimens.
pectus + adjective (medical condition)
pectus常与形容词连用构成具体病症名称。
Pectus excavatum is a common chest wall deformity.
漏斗胸是一种常见的胸壁畸形。
surgery/treatment for pectus
Surgery for pectus is usually performed in adolescence.
胸廓手术通常在青春期进行。
pectus deformity
常用pectus指胸廓或胸廓畸形。
Pectus deformity can affect heart and lung function.
胸廓畸形可能影响心肺功能。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
医学术语，通常不可数
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