thorax
Translation
thorax, chest
Examples
The insect has a head, thorax, and abdomen.
The insect has a head, thorax, and abdomen.
He suffered an injury to his thorax.
He suffered an injury to his thorax.
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, chest'. It's a technical term used in anatomy and entomology.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'thoracic' surgeon, who operates on the chest area. This connects 'thorax' to the chest.