thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈra-sik 
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
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Ruth Leavitt Fallon, an artist who explored computers as a form of self expression more than 50 years ago and who was recently recognized for her pioneering work, died of a thoracic aortic aneurysm Jan. 16 at her Charles Village home.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Uncertainties surrounding overseas adjustments plus initial workload concerns proved enough to keep him at arm’s length — and off my rosters when thoracic spine inflammation sent him to the IL.
—John Laghezza, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
From the head, the first three pairs are thoracic legs that correspond to an adult insects’ three pairs of legs.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
His thoracic vertebrae were broken on the left side of his spine in the wreck.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Additional Pacers on questionable status are Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain), two-way players Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Kendall Brown (G League).
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
However, point guard Andrew Nembhard will be available after missing the last two games with a thoracic spine sprain.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Women have been historically underrepresented in surgery in the U.S. — sometimes making up less than 10% in certain specialities like orthopedic and thoracic surgery.
—Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
Khan specializes in thoracic cancers, like lung cancer, which is one of the most prevalent cancers in Rhode Island.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Uncertainties surrounding overseas adjustments plus initial workload concerns proved enough to keep him at arm’s length — and off my rosters when thoracic spine inflammation sent him to the IL.
—John Laghezza, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
From the head, the first three pairs are thoracic legs that correspond to an adult insects’ three pairs of legs.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
His thoracic vertebrae were broken on the left side of his spine in the wreck.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Additional Pacers on questionable status are Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain), two-way players Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Kendall Brown (G League).
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
However, point guard Andrew Nembhard will be available after missing the last two games with a thoracic spine sprain.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Women have been historically underrepresented in surgery in the U.S. — sometimes making up less than 10% in certain specialities like orthopedic and thoracic surgery.
—Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
Khan specializes in thoracic cancers, like lung cancer, which is one of the most prevalent cancers in Rhode Island.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
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“Thoracic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoracic. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located in, or involving the thorax
the thoracic cavity
Medical Definition
thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
thoracic trauma
thoracic surgery
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