breast
Torso's upper front
A few words have an uncomfortable edge because they combine ordinary meanings with others that are taboo in certain contexts.
Breast is certainly one of these words.
The core meaning is to denote either of the pair of lactating glands in mature female primates (including humans).
Discussion of women’s breasts in a non-medical context is associated with sexuality and arousal.
No such issue arises in talk about chicken breasts, where the word denotes the mound of flesh on the front of a game bird.
Ribcage region or strongbox
- pectoralOf the chest
- mammaryOf milk glands
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- areolaPigmented ring around nipple
nipple · sternum · ribs · tissue · ducts · lobules · adipose · muscle
Mammary gland secretion
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
suckle · latch · letdown · engorgement · pumping · infant · bonding · nurture
Breast tissue X-ray
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- lumpShapeless solid mass
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
oncology · chemotherapy · radiation · mastectomy · reconstruction · BRCA · survivor · self-exam
Chest support garment
- bikiniDivided women's swimwear
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
lingerie · underwire · bandeau · bodice · halter · blouse · swimsuit · bralette
State of being a female parent
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- VenusLove goddess, or planet
- AphroditeGreek goddess of love
Gaia · goddess · abundance · nourishment · feminine · sacred · life-giving · protection
Domestic fowl for eating
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
- cutletThin breaded meat slice
- filletBoneless meat portion
boneless · skinless · roast · grilled · sliced · carve · poached · stuffed
chest
Ribcage region or strongbox
areola · nipple · sternum · ribs · tissue · ducts · lobules · adipose · muscle · gland
lactation
Mammary gland secretion
weaning · suckle · latch · letdown · engorgement · pumping · infant · bonding · nurture · antibodies
mammogram
Breast tissue X-ray
cancer · oncology · chemotherapy · radiation · mastectomy · reconstruction · BRCA · survivor · self-exam · ultrasound
bra
Chest support garment
camisole · lingerie · underwire · bandeau · bodice · halter · blouse · swimsuit · bralette · padding
motherhood
State of being a female parent
Aphrodite · Gaia · goddess · abundance · nourishment · feminine · sacred · life-giving · protection · mythology
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
- cutletThin breaded meat slice
fillet · boneless · skinless · roast · grilled · sliced · carve · poached · stuffed · pounded
breaststroke
Arms circle, legs splay
stroke · timing · streamline · turn · drill
breastback
Reverse side; support
spine · rear · posterior · shoulder blade · lumbar
- deep breathThorough filling of lungs
- out of breathLacking sufficient air
- bad breathFoul mouth odor
- take a deep breathInhale slowly to calm
- hold your breathStop breathing temporarily
- breathe inTake air into lungs
breath, breathe, breasts, breathtaking, breastfeed, breasted, breasting, breastbone, breastfeeding