| thoracolaparotomy | Exposure of diaphragmatic region by an incision that opens both thorax and abdomen (thoraco-abdominal incision). Origin: thoraco-+ laparotomy (05 Mar 2000) |
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| thoracolumbar | 1. Relating to the thoracic and lumbar portions of the vertebral column. 2. Relating to the origins of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. See: autonomic nervous system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracolumbar aponeurosis | The fascia which covers the deep muscles of the back; it is attached to the angles of the ribs and to the spines of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae, to the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, to the lower border of the twelth rib and to the iliac crest, as well as to the lumbocostal, iliolumbar, intertransverse, and supraspinous ligaments. Synonym: fascia thoracolumbalis, lumbodorsal fascia, thoracolumbar aponeurosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracolumbar fascia | The fascia which covers the deep muscles of the back; it is attached to the angles of the ribs and to the spines of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae, to the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, to the lower border of the twelth rib and to the iliac crest, as well as to the lumbocostal, iliolumbar, intertransverse, and supraspinous ligaments. Synonym: fascia thoracolumbalis, lumbodorsal fascia, thoracolumbar aponeurosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracolumbar system | See: autonomic nervous system, sympathetic part. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracolysis | Breaking up of pleural adhesions. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Lysis, dissolution (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracomelus | Unequal conjoined twins in which the parasite, often only a single arm or leg, is attached to the thorax of the autosite. See: conjoined twins. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Melos, limb (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracometer | <physiology> Same as Stethometer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thoracomyodynia | Pain in the muscles of the chest wall. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Mys, muscle, + odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracopagus | Conjoined twins with fusion in the thoracic region. See: conjoined twins. Synonym: synthorax. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Pagos, something fastened (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracoparacephalus | Unequal conjoined twins in which a rudimentary parasitic head is attached to the thorax of the autosite. See: conjoined twins. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Para, beside, + kephale, head (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracopathy | Any disease of the thoracic organs or tissues. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Pathos, suffering (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracoplasty | <medicine> A remodeling or reshaping of the thorax; especially, the operation of removing the ribs, so as to obliterate the pleural cavity in cases of empyema. Origin: Thorax + plasty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thoracopneumoplasty | Plastic surgery of the chest in which the lung is also involved. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Pneumon, lung, + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracoschisis | Congenital fissure of the chest wall. Origin: thoraco-+ G. Schisis, fissure (05 Mar 2000) |
| thoracic outlet syndrome |
Mechanical problem related to the exit of arteries and nerves at the base of the neck leading down the arm, and can also involve the vein bringing blood back from the arm.
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| thorax |
The chest or rib cage; also refers to the space containing the lungs and heart. There are 12 vertebral segments and ribs; the lower two are called floating ribs.
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| thoracic spine |
the 12 vertebrae between the cervical and lumbar spines that provide attachments for the ribs.
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| thoracotomy |
an incision made on the right or left side of the chest between the ribs, in order to access the heart or lungs during surgery.
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| thoracotomy |
(thor-a-KAH-toe-mee) An operation to open the chest
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