pectus carinatum
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English
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Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Latin pectus carinatum.
Noun
[edit]- A deformity of the chest characterized by protrusion of the sternum and ribs.
Synonyms
[edit]Coordinate terms
[edit]- barrel chest (convex, often healthy)
- funnel chest (pectus excavatum) (concave, sunken)