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thorax

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noun/ˈθɔɹæks/
  1. 1

    The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

    • Holonyms: torso, trunk < body
    • Meronym: chest
  2. 2

    The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

    • Holonym: body
    • Meronyms: prothorax, mesothorax, metathorax

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