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Pectoral
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PectoralHaving to do with the chest or breast.
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Chest
The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains the lungs, the heart and part of the aorta. The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum.
Breast
The breast refers to the front of the chest or, more specifically, to the mammary gland. The mammary gland is a milk producing gland. It is composed largely of fat. Within the mammary gland is a complex network of branching ducts. These ducts exit from sac-like structures called lobules, which can produce milk in females. The ducts exit the breast at the nipple.
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Pectus carinatum
Pectus carinatum also known as pigeon breast is condition in which the deformity is thought to be caused by excessive growth of the costal cartilagesout making the sternum abnormally prominent.
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Paresthesia
An abnormal sensation of burning or prickling on the skin, caused by a disorder of the nervous system.
Parotid glands
The largest of the salivary glands, located near the ears.
Paroxysm
A sudden attack, or raised level of intensity, of symptoms.
Pasteurization
Heating milk or other substances to a temperature of 140§F for 30 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
Patella
The kneecap.
Pectoral
Pedal
Having to do with the feet.
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
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Chest
The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains the lungs, the heart and part of the aorta. The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum.
Breast
The breast refers to the front of the chest or, more specifically, to the mammary gland. The mammary gland is a milk producing gland. It is composed largely of fat. Within the mammary gland is a complex network of branching ducts. These ducts exit from sac-like structures called lobules, which can produce milk in females. The ducts exit the breast at the nipple.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pectus carinatum
Pectus carinatum also known as pigeon breast is condition in which the deformity is thought to be caused by excessive growth of the costal cartilagesout making the sternum abnormally prominent.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Paresthesia
An abnormal sensation of burning or prickling on the skin, caused by a disorder of the nervous system.
Parotid glands
The largest of the salivary glands, located near the ears.
Paroxysm
A sudden attack, or raised level of intensity, of symptoms.
Pasteurization
Heating milk or other substances to a temperature of 140§F for 30 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
Patella
The kneecap.
Pectoral
Pedal
Having to do with the feet.
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
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