Thoracic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the chest or thorax; "pectoral organ".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The thoracic surgeon specialized in operating on the lungs and heart.
- The patient's thoracic cavity was filled with fluid, causing her to experience difficulty breathing.
- The doctor examined the thoracic spine to check for any signs of injury.
- The thoracic vertebrae are the twelve vertebrae in the middle of the spine that connect the ribcage.
- The thoracic aorta is the part of the aorta that passes through the chest cavity.