thoracic
adjective/θəˈræsɪk/
Frequency rank: #12,458 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the thorax, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.
Example sentence
The doctor examined the patient's thoracic cavity to check for signs of pneumonia.
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