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pigeon breast

A chest deformity marked by a projecting sternum, often occurring as a result of infantile rickets. Also called chicken breast.

pi′geon-breast′ed (-brĕs′tĭd) adj.

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pigeon breast

(Pathology) a deformity of the chest characterized by an abnormal protrusion of the breastbone, caused by rickets or by obstructed breathing during infancy. Also called: chicken breast

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chick′en breast`

a congenital or acquired malformation of the chest in which there is abnormal projection of the sternum and the sternal region, often associated with rickets. Also called pigeon breast.

[1840–50]

chick′en-breast`ed, adj.

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Noun

pigeon breast - abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets

chicken breast

deformity, malformation, misshapenness - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

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