thorax
Translation
thorax, chest
Examples
The doctor examined the patient's thorax.
The doctor examined the patient's thorax.
An insect's body has a head, thorax, and abdomen.
An insect's body has a head, thorax, and abdomen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) thorax a part of the body The doctor examined the patient's thorax.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chest, chest cavity
Etymology
From Greek 'thōrax' meaning 'breastplate' or 'chest'. It's an anatomical term.
Memory Tips
Imagine the god 'Thor' being struck in the 'thorax' with an 'axe'. The sound helps remember the word.