adj
thoracic
thuh-RA-sihk
Thoracic (adj) means relating to the thorax, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen containing the chest cavity. Example: “The surgeon specialised in thoracic surgery on the lungs and heart.”
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Relating to the thorax, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen containing the chest cavity.
"The surgeon specialised in thoracic surgery on the lungs and heart."
How to use thoracic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the chest area of the body.
Common pairings
thoracic surgery
thoracic cavity
thoracic spine
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- thoracics
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek thōrakikós, relating to the thorax (chest).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “thoracic” mean?
The word “thoracic” means relating to the thorax, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen containing the chest cavity. In plain terms, relating to the chest area of the body.
How do you pronounce “thoracic”?
“Thoracic” is pronounced thuh-RA-sihk (/θəˈɹæsɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “thoracic” in a sentence?
Here is “thoracic” used in a sentence: “The surgeon specialised in thoracic surgery on the lungs and heart.”
What part of speech is “thoracic”?
“Thoracic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “thoracic” come from?
The word “thoracic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek thōrakikós, relating to the thorax (chest).
