Thorax: meaning, definitions and examples
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thorax
[ ˈθɔːræks ]
human anatomy
The thorax is the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, containing the heart and lungs. It is also known as the chest.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| thorax |
Duplicate entry, same context and usage as previous.
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| chest |
Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the front upper part of the human body where the ribs and heart are located.
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Examples of usage
- The doctor listened to my thorax with a stethoscope.
- He suffered a severe injury to his thorax in the accident.
zoology
In insects, the thorax is the middle part of the body, bearing the legs and wings.
Examples of usage
- The insect's thorax appeared to be injured, affecting its ability to fly.
Translations
Translations of the word "thorax" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tórax
🇮🇳 वक्ष
🇩🇪 Brustkorb
🇮🇩 dada
🇺🇦 грудна клітка
🇵🇱 klatka piersiowa
🇯🇵 胸郭 (きょうかく)
🇫🇷 thorax
🇪🇸 tórax
🇹🇷 göğüs kafesi
🇰🇷 흉곽 (흉부)
🇸🇦 صدر
🇨🇿 hrudník
🇸🇰 hrudník
🇨🇳 胸廓 (xiōngkuò)
🇸🇮 prsni koš
🇮🇸 brjósthol
🇰🇿 көкірек қуысы
🇬🇪 გულის ყუთი
🇦🇿 sinə qəfəsi
🇲🇽 tórax
Etymology
The word 'thorax' originated from the Greek word 'thorax', meaning 'breastplate' or 'chest'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the chest area of the human body. In zoology, the term 'thorax' was adopted to describe the middle part of insects' bodies in the 18th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,570, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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