What it means
The combining form for the chest (thorax). thoracicthuh-RAS-ikRelating to the chest, or to the middle part of the spine.thorac/o chest-ic relating toFull entry means relating to the chest, a thoracotomy (see -otomyOT-uh-meeA word ending that means cutting into, or a surgical incision.Full entry ) is surgery that opens the chest, and a thoracentesis is a needle procedure that removes fluid from around the lungs.
At a glance
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Related terms
-otomy
A word ending that means cutting into, or a surgical incision.
thoracic
Relating to the chest, or to the middle part of the spine.
intercostal
Between the ribs.
cost/o
A word part that means rib.