thorax
noun/ˈθɔræks/
Frequency rank: #14,681 most common English word
Meaning
The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosing the heart and lungs.
Example sentence
The doctor examined the patient's thorax to check for any signs of lung disease.
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