thoracic

[ thaw-ras-ik, thoh- ]
/ θɔˈræs ɪk, θoʊ- /

adjective

of or relating to the thorax.
Also tho·ra·cal [thawr-uh-kuh l, thohr-] /ˈθɔr ə kəl, ˈθoʊr-/.

Origin of thoracic

1650–60; < Medieval Latin thōrācicus < Greek thōrākikós. See thorac-, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM thoracic

Words nearby thoracic

thor, thorac-, thoracalgia, thoracectomy, thoracentesis, thoracic, thoracic artery, thoracic cage, thoracic cardiac nerve, thoracic cavity, thoracic duct

British Dictionary definitions for transthoracic

thoracic
/ (θɔːˈræsɪk) /

adjective

of, near, or relating to the thorax

Medical definitions for transthoracic (1 of 2)

transthoracic
[ trăns′thə-răs′ĭk ]

adj.

Across or through the thoracic cavity or chest wall.

Other words from transthoracic

trans′tho•rac′i•cal•ly adv.

Medical definitions for transthoracic (2 of 2)

thoracic
[ thə-răs′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or situated in or near the thorax.

Scientific definitions for transthoracic

thoracic
[ thə-răs′ĭk ]

Relating to or located in or near the thorax.