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thorax
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/tɔɾaks/to·rax
Definition
1The part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, containing the heart and lungs.
Usage examples
“The bullet penetrated his thorax.”
“Insects have three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
thoracic cavitychest and thoraxthorax injurythorax X-ray