chest

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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Canadian rock duo make up Angine de Poitrine, which translates from French to angina pectoris — a condition of chest pressure caused by spasms of the heart.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Located in the chest, the thymus helps train T cells, a type of immune cell that helps defend the body against infections and disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

She now has a device, called a defibrillator, fitted in her chest, which has already saved her life twice.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Thank you,” I sigh, my ear on Caesar’s chest, listening to his heart.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes