(after a qualification) University of Chester, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.

(medicine) The set of tissues that bound the thoracic cavity, including the rib cage, fascia, muscles etc.

plural of chest of drawers

(medicine) A severe injury of the rib cage where fragments of ribs become detached from the rest of the cage.

plural of treasure chest

(phonology, music) A kind of voice of a medium or low pitch and a sonorous quality ascribed to resonance in the chest, or thorax; voice of the thick register. It is produced by vibration of the vocal cords through their entire width and thickness, and with convex surfaces presented to each other.

plural of chest pass

A large toolbox; a container, usually portable, for storing tools.

plural of war chest

An unpleasant sensation of tightness, heaviness or pressure in the chest.