Associations to the word «Thoracic»

Wiktionary

THORACIC, adjective. (anatomy) Of the thorax.
THORACIC, noun. (zoology) One of a group of fishes having the ventral fins placed beneath the thorax or beneath the pectoral fins.
THORACIC CAGE, noun. (anatomy) A rib cage.
THORACIC CAGES, noun. Plural of thoracic cage
THORACIC CAVITIES, noun. Plural of thoracic cavity
THORACIC CAVITY, noun. (medicine) A chamber located within the upper human torso (and other animal bodies) which contains the heart and lungs.
THORACIC VERTEBRA, noun. (anatomy) Any of the twelve vertebrae in the chest region of the spine.
THORACIC VERTEBRAS, noun. Plural of thoracic vertebra
THORACIC WALL, noun. The chest wall.

Dictionary definition

THORACIC, adjective. Of or relating to the chest or thorax; "pectoral organ".

Wise words

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