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thoracodorsal

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)səl

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to the thorax and back.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • thoracodorsal artery
  • thoracodorsal nerve

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From thoraco- + dorsal.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: toracodorsale — relating to the thorax and back
  • Spanish: toracodorsal — relating to the thorax and back