plural of breast; mammary glands or chest area of humans and animals
Old English brēost, from Proto-Germanic *breustam
Anatomical term with both medical and colloquial usage
Historically oversexualized and medicalized in ways male anatomy wasn't, creating distinct linguistic registers (clinical 'breasts' vs. crude slang) that other body parts avoid. This asymmetry reflects power imbalances in who controls naming and framing.
Use the same clinical/neutral register as you would for 'chest' or 'torso' in medical/scientific contexts. Avoid diminutive or sexualized framing unless directly relevant.
["chest (in anatomical contexts)","mammary tissue (medical)"]
Women anatomists and physicians fought for precise, neutral medical terminology; honor that by treating this term with the same professional matter-of-factness as male anatomy.
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