Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thoraco
prefix
/θəˈrɑː.koʊ/
Definition
A prefix relating to the thorax, the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.
Examples
- Thoracotomy – a surgical procedure to open the thorax.
- Thoracoplasty – surgical repair of the thorax.
Meaning
The term ‘thoraco’ is used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe anything associated with the thorax or chest area.
Synonyms
- Chest
- Thoracic
