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Thorax

/ˈθɔɹæks/

The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

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noun
  1. 1

    The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

  2. 2

    The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

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