thoracic
word
Definition
Related to the thorax, which is the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen that contains the lungs and heart.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in medical or anatomical contexts. Common phrases include 'thoracic cavity,' 'thoracic vertebrae,' and 'thoracic surgery.' Not typically used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: torácicoPortuguese (BR): torácicoPortuguese (PT): torácicoChinese (Simplified): 胸部的Chinese (Traditional): 胸部的Hindi: वक्षीयArabic: صدريBengali: বক্ষীয়Russian: груднойJapanese: 胸部のVietnamese: ngực (thuộc về ngực)Korean: 흉부의Turkish: torasik - göğüsle ilgiliUrdu: سینے کاIndonesian: toraks - dadaerah dada
Example Sentences
The doctor said the pain is in the thoracic area.
basic
He had a thoracic injury after the car accident.
basic
The lungs are found in the thoracic cavity.
basic
After lifting the heavy box, he felt a sharp thoracic pain.
natural
She specializes in thoracic surgery at the hospital.
natural
X-rays showed a problem with his thoracic vertebrae.
natural