Thoracic

usgb/θɔːˈræsɪk/
adjective

Related to the chest or the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.

He had a severe thoracic injury after the accident.
Visual representation of "thoracic" - Related to the chest or the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.

Often appears as...

  • thoracic surgery
  • thoracic spine

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Technical Term

Used in medical or biological contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The thoracic vertebrae are part of your spine.
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Human Anatomy

Refers specifically to the chest area, so don't confuse with abdominal or pelvic regions.

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Thoracic muscles are important for breathing.
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Medical Context

Often seen in health-related topics like injuries, surgeries, or diseases affecting the chest.

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Thoracic oncology deals with cancers of the chest.
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