thorax

noun/ˈθɔræks/

Frequency rank: #14,681 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosing the heart and lungs.

Illustration for the English word “thorax”

Example sentence

The doctor examined the patient's thorax to check for any signs of lung disease.

Synonyms & related words

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