thorax

Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin thorax, from Ancient Greek θώραξ (thṓrax, “a breastplate, cuirass, corslet”).

Example Sentences

• "Holonyms: torso, trunk < body"
• "Meronym: chest"
• "Holonym: body"