thorax
Thorax (noun) means the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself. Example: “X-rays of the thorax showed no sign of fluid around the lungs.”
How to use thorax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe chest region — in humans, the area holding the heart and lungs; in insects, the middle body segment.
Word forms
thoraces plural, thoraxes plural
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X-rays of the _____ showed no sign of fluid around the lungs.
Etymology
From Latin thorax, itself from Greek thōrax, meaning "breastplate" — the body part was named after the armor that covers it.
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What does “thorax” mean?
The word “thorax” means the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself. In plain terms, the chest region — in humans, the area holding the heart and lungs; in insects, the middle body segment.
How do you pronounce “thorax”?
“Thorax” is pronounced THAW-raks (/ˈθɔɹæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “thorax” in a sentence?
Here is “thorax” used in a sentence: “X-rays of the thorax showed no sign of fluid around the lungs.”
What part of speech is “thorax”?
“Thorax” is a noun.
Where does the word “thorax” come from?
The word “thorax” comes from Latin. From Latin thorax, itself from Greek thōrax, meaning "breastplate" — the body part was named after the armor that covers it.
How many meanings does “thorax” have?
“Thorax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself.
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