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noun
The human pectoral girdle, consisting of the collarbones and shoulder blades.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pectoral arch
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arch
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