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Definitions for Thorax

[1] Anatomy . the part of the trunk in humans and higher vertebrates between the neck and the abdomen, containing the cavity, enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and certain vertebrae, in which the heart, lungs, etc., are situated; chest.
[2] Zoology . a corresponding part in other animals.
[3] (in insects) the portion of the body between the head and the abdomen.
[4] the part of the human body enclosed by the ribs
[5] the corresponding part in other vertebrates
[6] the part of an insect's body between the head and abdomen, which bears the wings and legs

Words related to Thorax

stalk, stem, torso, esophagus, larynx, heart, breast, log, column, block, butt, stock, bole, soma, gullet, maw, passage, gorge, pharynx, trachea

Words nearby Thorax

thoracoscope, thoracoscopy, thoracostenosis, thoracostomy, thoracotomy, thorax, thorazine, thoreau, thoreau, henry david, thorez, thorfinn karlsefni

Origin of Thorax

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin thōrāx < Greek thṓrāx breastplate, part of body which this covers

Word origin for Thorax

C16: via Latin from Greek thōrax breastplate, chest

Synonyms for Thorax

stalk, stem, torso, block, bole, butt, column, log, soma, stock