thorax
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/ˈθɔːræks/
🇬🇧
/ˈθɔːræks/
noun
R
The part of the human body between the neck and the waist, protected by the ribcage.
The doctor examined the patient's thorax to check for any abnormalities.
R
The middle section of an insect's body, where the legs and wings are attached.
The insect's thorax was covered in tiny hairs, which helped it grip surfaces.
translation
The part of the human body between the neck and the waist, protected by the ribcage.; The middle section of an insect's body, where the legs and wings are attached.
Word Forms
Plural
thoraces