Canadian English Meaning of thorax
Thorax
Other Canadian English words related to Thorax
Nearest Words of thorax
- thoral => Conjugal
- thoracotomy => thoracotomy
- thoracostraca => Thoracic crustaceans
- thoracoplasty => Thoracoplasty
- thoracometer => thoracometer
- thoracoepigastric vein => Thoracoepigastric vein
- thoracocentesis => Thoracentesis
- thoracica => thoracic
- thoracic vertebra => Thoracic vertebra
- thoracic vein => thoracic vein
Definitions and Meaning of thorax in English
thorax (n)
the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
thorax (n.)
The part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, containing that part of the body cavity the walls of which are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
The middle region of the body of an insect, or that region which bears the legs and wings. It is composed of three united somites, each of which is composed of several distinct parts. See Illust. in Appendix. and Illust. of Coleoptera.
The second, or middle, region of the body of a crustacean, arachnid, or other articulate animal. In the case of decapod Crustacea, some writers include under the term thorax only the three segments bearing the maxillipeds; others include also the five segments bearing the legs. See Illust. in Appendix.
A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks.
FAQs About the word thorax
Thorax
the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen, the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the correspond
abdomen,Stomach,breadbasket,Gut,middle,solar plexus,tummy,Waist,midriff,Belly
No antonyms found.
thoral => Conjugal, thoracotomy => thoracotomy, thoracostraca => Thoracic crustaceans, thoracoplasty => Thoracoplasty, thoracometer => thoracometer,
