| 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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