"Thoraxes" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Thoraxes" Meaning

The thorax is the second main division of an insect's body (following the head) that contains the wings, legs, and most of the internal organs.

"Thoraxes" Examples

Usage Examples for "Thorax"


1. Biological Context

In the study of insects, the thorax is the middle segment of an insect's body where the wings and legs are attached.

2. Medical Context

Doctors examine the thorax of a patient after a car accident to check for any internal injuries.

3. Technical Context

The airplane's thorax, or central compartment, houses the engines and crew's seating area.

4. Literary/Archaic Context

In mythology, the thorax was the armor-wearing chest of the god, carrying a shield and a spear.

5. Anatomical Context

Veterinarians must be aware of the sensitive areas surrounding the dog's thorax when performing surgery.

"Thoraxes" Similar Words

Thoracoscopy

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Thoracoscopy is a medical procedure in which a tube with a camera and light on the end (thoracoscope) is inserted into the chest cavity through an incision in the chest wall to examine or diagnose the lungs, pleura, or the fluid surrounding the lungs. It is often used to check for lung disease, injuries, or tumors.

Thoracostenosis

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Thoracostomy

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Thoracotomies

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Thoracotomy

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Thoral

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Thorall (not commonly used) or Thoral (could be a less common variant of Thor, meaning "thunder god" in Norse mythology, derived from Old Norse "Þórr") <br><br>A less likely option, in some languages Thoral can be related to Thoren, a Slavic name meaning "bright, shining" or "Lord".<br><br>If you meant Thoral in its chemical sense, it is a oxidation state of a compound, Thoral means Th(III) oxidation state.

Thorascopic

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Thoracoscopic refers to the examination or surgical technique using a thoracoscope, an endoscope specifically designed to peer into the thoracic cavity, including the lungs and upper abdominal organs.<br><br>In medicine, thoracoscopy allows doctors to visually inspect the thoracic organs without making a large incision in the chest wall. This minimally invasive technique is commonly used for diagnosing and treating conditions such as lung nodules, pleural effusions, and lung cancer.

Thorax

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In anatomy, the thorax is the middle or chest region of an animal's body, which typically houses the chest cavity and the major organs such as the heart, lungs, and thymus gland. In humans, the thorax is bounded by the diaphragm below, and the neck above. The thorax also includes the ribcage which is made up of ribs and the sternum at the front.

Thorazine

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Thioridazine, commonly known as Thorazine, is a high-potency antipsychotic medication of the phenothiazine class. It was first introduced in 1954 by H. E. HIMEN and S. Gershon.

Thoreau

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Thoreauvian

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Embodying the ideas or spirit of Henry David Thoreau, especially in regard to simplicity, self-reliance, and individualism.

Thorgil

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Thoria

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Thorium. <br><br>Thorium is a chemical element with the symbol Th and atomic number 90. It is a radioactive, metallic chemical element that is silvery white and is highly radioactive.

Thoriate

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There is no word "thoriate".

Thoriated

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Thoriated refers to something that has been mixed with thorium, a radioactive metal. In a broader sense, it can also describe something that has been treated or exposed to thorium radiation.

Thoric

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