thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈra-sik 
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
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From the head, the first three pairs are thoracic legs that correspond to an adult insects’ three pairs of legs.
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
His thoracic vertebrae were broken on the left side of his spine in the wreck.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Additional Pacers on questionable status are Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain), two-way players Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Kendall Brown (G League).
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
However, point guard Andrew Nembhard will be available after missing the last two games with a thoracic spine sprain.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Women have been historically underrepresented in surgery in the U.S. — sometimes making up less than 10% in certain specialities like orthopedic and thoracic surgery.
—Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
Khan specializes in thoracic cancers, like lung cancer, which is one of the most prevalent cancers in Rhode Island.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
Many health care systems lack support personnel and processes to quickly deliver test results and direct care as a result of them, said Dr. Marie Suga, a thoracic medical oncologist and chair of Kaiser Permanente's National Lung Cancer Program.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
Meanwhile, Lampa offers the world's greatest stretch as an example of a movement that incorporates a thoracic spine twist (and adds that the rotational element gives you more bang for your buck).
—Erin Warwood, Women's Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
His thoracic vertebrae were broken on the left side of his spine in the wreck.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Additional Pacers on questionable status are Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain), two-way players Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Kendall Brown (G League).
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
However, point guard Andrew Nembhard will be available after missing the last two games with a thoracic spine sprain.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Women have been historically underrepresented in surgery in the U.S. — sometimes making up less than 10% in certain specialities like orthopedic and thoracic surgery.
—Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
Khan specializes in thoracic cancers, like lung cancer, which is one of the most prevalent cancers in Rhode Island.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
Many health care systems lack support personnel and processes to quickly deliver test results and direct care as a result of them, said Dr. Marie Suga, a thoracic medical oncologist and chair of Kaiser Permanente's National Lung Cancer Program.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
Meanwhile, Lampa offers the world's greatest stretch as an example of a movement that incorporates a thoracic spine twist (and adds that the rotational element gives you more bang for your buck).
—Erin Warwood, Women's Health, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Thoracic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoracic. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located in, or involving the thorax
the thoracic cavity
Medical Definition
thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
thoracic trauma
thoracic surgery
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