thoracoabdominal
|tho-ra-co-ab-do-mi-nal|
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/ˌθɔːrəkoʊæbˈdɒmɪnəl/
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/ˌθɔːrəkəʊæbˈdɒmɪnəl/
chest and abdomen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thoracoabdominal' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'thorax' meaning 'chest' and 'abdomen' meaning 'belly'.
Historical Evolution
'thoracoabdominal' was formed by combining the Latin words 'thorax' and 'abdomen' to describe anatomical regions involving both the chest and the belly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the chest and belly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving both the thorax (chest) and the abdomen.
The surgeon performed a thoracoabdominal incision to access the affected area.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/02 00:07