Definition of Pectus carinatumPectus carinatum: Pigeon-breasted. In Latin "pectus" means "chest" and "carina" keel = a chest shaped like the keel of a boat (looking at the keel from outside the boat). Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM
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