n 1  :  a pectoral part or organ : esp  :  PECTORALIS  2  :  a medicinal substance for treating diseases of the respiratory tract
adj 1  :  of, relating to, or occurring in or on the chest < arch>   2  :  relating to or good for diseases of the respiratory tract <a syrup>  .
 
 
 
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