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thoracic
adjective tho·rac·ic \thə-ˈra-sik\
Definition of THORACIC
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
— tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-si-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of THORACIC
circa 1658
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thoracic
adjective tho·rac·ic \thə-ˈras-ik\
Medical Definition of THORACIC
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax <thoracic trauma> <thoracic surgery>
—tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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