what dose thorac/o mean medical wise?

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what dose thorac/o mean medical wise?

2006-09-26 07:31:28 · 3 answers · asked by Audriann F 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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having to do with the chest or thorax and the organs contained therein.

2006-09-26 07:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Definition: An area of the spine that consists of the vertebrae located between the top of the neck and the top of the low back.

The thoracic spine is made up of 12 vertebra. Each of the ribs attaches to a thoracic vertebra.

2006-09-26 14:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

surgical puncture in the chest to have fluid removed

2006-09-26 14:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋