Pigeon Breast (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child's pigeon breast was noticeable as the doctor diagnosed her with rickets due to a vitamin D deficiency.
- Pigeon breast in infants can often be corrected once the underlying cause of rickets is treated with dietary changes.
- After several months of vitamin supplements, the baby's pigeon breast began to return to its normal shape.
- As a result of the malnutrition prevalent in the war-torn region, nearly half of the children suffered from pigeon breast and other signs of rickets.
- The malformation of the chest, including pigeon breast, is one of the most visible signs of rickets in children with severe cases.