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| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. [1/2 definitions] |
| acne |
a skin condition that makes pimples appear on the face, back, or chest. It happens when oil glands in the skin are blocked. |
| 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 |
in the Bible, a chest carried by the ancient Hebrews. The ark contained the two stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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 the body that is on the side opposite the chest and between the neck and hips. [1/8 definitions] |
| barrel-chested |
having a deeper, thicker chest than usual for one's height or weight. |
| belly |
the part of the body below the chest and above the legs that contains the stomach and intestines. |
| 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 a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. [1/2 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 body between the neck and the stomach; chest. [2 definitions] |
| breastbone |
the flat bone located in the center of the chest. A person's ribs on both sides of the chest are joined to the breastbone. |
| 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. |
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