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Meaning of "thorax" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THORAX

Via Latin from Greek thōrax breastplate, chest.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THORAX

thorax  [ˈθɔːræks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THORAX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thorax is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THORAX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of thorax in the English dictionary

The first definition of thorax in the dictionary is the part of the human body enclosed by the ribs. Other definition of thorax is the corresponding part in other vertebrates. Thorax is also the part of an insect's body between the head and abdomen, which bears the wings and legs.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THORAX


anthrax
ˈænθræks
borax
ˈbɔːræks
cephalothorax
ˌsɛfələʊˈθɔːræks
hydrothorax
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɔːræks
hyrax
ˈhaɪræks
mesothorax
ˌmɛsəʊˈθɔːræks
metathorax
ˌmɛtəˈθɔːræks
pneumothorax
ˌnjuːməʊˈθɔːræks
prothorax
prəʊˈθɔːræks
rax
ræks
storax
ˈstɔːræks
styrax
ˈstaɪræks
tracks
træks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THORAX

thoracenteses
thoracentesis
thoraces
thoracic
thoracic duct
thoracically
thoracocenteses
thoracocentesis
thoracoplasties
thoracoplasty
thoracoscope
thoracostomy
thoracotomies
thoracotomy
Thoreau
thoria
thorianite
thoric
thorite
thorium

WORDS THAT END LIKE THORAX

Ajax
Bax
climax
Fairfax
flax
Halifax
hoax
income tax
lax
max
pax
property tax
relax
rock hyrax
sales tax
sax
syntax
tax
telefax
wax

Synonyms and antonyms of thorax in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thorax» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THORAX

Find out the translation of thorax to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thorax from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thorax» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸部
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tórax
570 millions of speakers

English

thorax
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छाती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصدر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грудная клетка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tórax
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বক্ষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thorax
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Thorax
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Thorax
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

胸部
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흉부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thorax
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்புக்கூட்டிற்குள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छातीचा छाती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

göğüs
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

torace
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

klatki piersiowej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грудна клітка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

torace
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θώρακα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toraks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

thorax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

thorax
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thorax

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THORAX»

The term «thorax» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.780 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THORAX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thorax» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thorax» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thorax

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THORAX»

Discover the use of thorax in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thorax and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Human Anatomy:Volume I: Upper Limb And Thorax
Line diagrams which can be easily reproduced constitute an important feature of the book. Besides, this book is profusely illustrated. Every mutual relationship of soft structures has been explained by well-placed diagrams.
A. Halim, 2008
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Lippincott's Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen & ...
"- Outline format balances concise text with comprehensive, detailed artwork for quick and efficient comprehension- Hundreds of full-color, atlas-style illustrations are carefully placed in close relation to relevant text for easy reference ...
Ben Pansky, Thomas R. Gest, 2012
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Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, heart, abdomen, ...
Features: New CT and MR images of the highest quality Didactic organization using two-page units, with radiographs on one page and full-color illustrations on the next Concise, easy-to-read labeling on all figures Color-coded, schematic ...
Torsten B. Möller, Emil Reif, 2007
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Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance of the Thorax
This edition features a brand-new chapter on cardiac imaging. Extensive descriptions of the use of PET have been added to the chapters on lung cancer, focal lung disease, and the pleura, chest wall, and diaphragm.
David P. Naidich, Nestor L. Müller, W. Richard Webb, 2007
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Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis: An Osteopathic ...
An Osteopathic Perspective Peter Gibbons, Philip Tehan. appropriate tension and leverage at the T5–6 segment. The patient should not be aware of any pain or discomfort. Make thesefinal adjustments by slightmovements of the ankles, knees ...
Peter Gibbons, Philip Tehan, 2009
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MRCS Revision Guide: Trunk and Thorax
If you are studying for the MRCS examination, you need this book.
Mazyar Kanani, Leanne Harling, 2012
7
The Thorax: Disease
This timely Second Edition of a landmark reference furnishes in-depth examinations of the latest developments in the physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical relevance of the respiratory muscles and chest wall--reflecting the explosion of ...
Charis Roussos, 1995
8
Pernkopf Anatomy: Thorax, abdomen, and extremities
A collection of color and black and white illustrations drawn from dissections. The detailed specimens focus on topographic-anatomical relations.
Eduard Pernkopf, Werner Platzer, 1989
9
The Thorax: Applied physiology
Charis Roussos. abdominal motion and then review the rationale for and limitations of the two- and three-degree-of-freedom models of chest wall motion as well as their applications for use in the laboratory and in the field. II. Devices Used to ...
Charis Roussos, 1995
10
Multidetector-Row CT of the Thorax
This work presents a comprehensive review of the novel opportunities, and also the challenges, brought about by the development of ever-faster CT acquisition techniques.
U. Joseph Schoepf, John E. Aldrich, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THORAX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thorax is used in the context of the following news items.
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Blindsnakes decapitate termites before ingestion
A species of blindsnake has been observed decapitating termites, then feeding on the thorax and abdomen before discarding the heads. The practice is bizarre, ... «Wired.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Toulouse : un ancien détenu abattu de 4 balles dans le thorax par …
L'homme âgé de 44 ans, "a reçu quatre balles dans le thorax" et est "décédé peu de temps après notre intervention" a-t-on appris auprès des pompiers. «L'indépendant.fr, Jun 15»
3
Aerobic Exercise Improved Some Asthma Symptoms
... improved bronchial hyperresponsiveness in adults with moderate or severe persistent asthma, according to a small study published online June 10 in Thorax. «Medscape, Jun 15»
4
Aerobic Exercise Can Help Curb Asthma, Study Shows
... showed greater reductions in asthma severity and more improvement in their quality of life, according to the study published June 10 in the journal Thorax. «HealthDay, Jun 15»
5
Poignardé au thorax en plein cœur des Pâquis
Agé de 19 ans, ce requérant d'asile débouté a dû être opéré d'urgence au thorax. Il venait alors d'être victime d'une violente agression qui a donné lieu à deux ... «Tribune de Genève, May 15»
6
Lille: un homme touché par balle au thorax
Un homme d'une quarantaine d'années blessé au thorax par balle a été déposé par un automobiliste devant une caserne de pompiers de Lille. L'homme a été ... «Le Figaro, Apr 15»
7
How Abraham Lincoln's last breaths may have saved others
He says, 'I leaned forcibly forward directly over his body, thorax to thorax, face to face, and several times drew in a long breath, then forcibly expanded his lungs ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
8
Traffic Pollution May Be a Risk While Pregnant
... to air pollution in the first year of life and a child's risk of impaired lung function at preschool age, according to the study published Oct. 20 in the journal Thorax. «HealthDay, Oct 14»
9
Paris: Un adolescent poignardé au thorax devant son établissement
Un collégien de 14 ans a été blessé de plusieurs coups de couteau lundi matin, devant son établissement parisien, à la suite d'une altercation pour «un ... «20minutes.fr, Oct 14»
10
The Thorax
More commonly referred to as the chest, the thorax is that front part of the body between the neck and abdomen. The main components of the thorax are the rib ... «The Southern, Apr 14»

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