Definition

Noun: 1. The chest area of a woman: This term specifically refers to the front part of a woman's torso, from the neck to the abdomen, encompassing the breasts and the underlying thoracic structure.

Usage Notes

• The term "female chest" is a formal, anatomical, or clinical descriptor. It is used to specify gender in medical, biological, or descriptive contexts.
• In everyday conversation, more common terms like "chest" or context-specific terms are typically used instead.

Examples

• The X-ray showed a clear image of the female chest and lungs.
• In figure drawing class, artists study the anatomical differences between the male and the female chest.
• The study focused on cardiovascular health in the female chest.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in comparative anatomy (female chest vs. male chest) or in medical instructions (e.g., "examine the female chest").

Variants and Related Words

• Chest (noun): The more general term for the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.
• Thorax (noun): The technical anatomical term for the chest, encompassing the rib cage and the organs within.
• Bust (noun): Often refers specifically to a woman's breasts and the measurement around them, commonly used in clothing contexts.

Synonyms

• Woman's chest
• Female thorax (clinical)

Antonyms

• Male chest

Noun

1. the chest of a woman