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Thorax

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Definition: The upper part of the trunk between the NECK and the ABDOMEN. It contains the chief organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems. (From Stedman, 25th ed)  /surg   
See Also Mass Chest X-Ray; Radiography, Thoracic; Thoracic Surgery; Thoracoplasty; Thoracoscopy; Thoracostomy; Thoracotomy
Examples Thoracic Cavity; Thoracic Wall 		Other names Chest; Thorace; Chests; Thoraces
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Thoracolaryngopelvic dysplasia  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Asphyxia Neonatorum *Osteochondrodysplasias Larynx/abnormalities Pelvis/abnormalities Thorax/abnormalities.
Facio thoraco genital syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple Face/abnormalities Genitalia/abnormalities Thorax/abnormalities.

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