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| abdomen |
in vertebrates, the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, where most of the digestive organs are located. [1/2 definitions] |
| angina pectoris |
severe recurrent pain in the chest caused by a sudden decrease in the amount of blood flowing to the heart muscle. |
| aoudad |
a wild sheep of northern Africa with long, thick, curved horns and long fringes of hair on the neck, chest, and forelegs. |
| ark of the covenant |
according to the Old Testament, the sacred chest in which the ancient Hebrews carried the two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. |
| ascot |
a wide scarf or necktie, tied so that one end lies flat on top of the other on the chest. |
| asthma |
a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by labored breathing, wheezing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest, often caused by an allergy. |
| back |
the part of a human or other vertebrate that is on the opposite side from the chest and abdomen and between the neck and the tailbone. [1/15 definitions] |
| barrel-chested |
having a deeper, thicker chest than usual for one's height or weight. |
| bench press |
a weightlifting exercise in which one lies on a bench, removes a weight from a pair of overhead supports, lowers it to the chest, and raises it again. |
| bib |
the upper part of an apron or pair of overalls that protects the chest. [1/2 definitions] |
| body part |
a part or section of the human body, such as the arm, chest, nose, neck, or knee. [1/2 definitions] |
| bosom |
the front part of the chest, esp. that of a woman. [1/7 definitions] |
| Boston terrier |
an American terrier originally crossbred from a bulldog and a bull terrier, with a pug face, erect ears, short tail, and a short brindle or black coat with white markings on the face, chest, and forelegs. |
| breast |
the front part of the thorax; chest. [2/6 definitions] |
| breastbone |
the bone located in the center of the chest that connects the two halves of the rib cage; sternum. |
| breastpin |
a decorative pin worn near the throat or on the chest; brooch. |
| breastplate |
a plate of armor covering the chest. |
| brisket |
in livestock, the part of the chest adjacent to the ribs, or the meat derived from it. |
| bronchiectasis |
a diseased condition of the airways associated with chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes, with symptoms such as the coughing up of mucus or blood, chest pain, and shortness of breath. [1/2 definitions] |
| bureau |
a chest of drawers, often with a mirror. [1/3 definitions] |
| bust1 |
a sculpture or other representation of the upper portion of the human body from the head to the shoulders or chest. [2 definitions] |
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