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thoracic
[ thaw-ras-ik, thoh- ]
/ θɔˈræs ɪk, θoʊ- /
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adjective
of or relating to the thorax.
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British Dictionary definitions for thoracic
thoracic
/ (θɔːˈræsɪk) /
adjective
of, near, or relating to the thorax
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Scientific definitions for thoracic
thoracic
[ thə-răs′ĭk ]
Relating to or located in or near the thorax.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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