torso
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.tor·so
noun \ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō\ plural torsos or tor·si \ˈtȯr-ˌsē\
Definition of TORSO
1
: a sculptured representation of the trunk of a human body
2
: something (as a piece of writing) that is mutilated or left unfinished
3
: the human trunk
See Examples of TORSO
- exercises that strengthen the torso
Origin of TORSO
Italian, literally, stalk, from Latin thyrsus stalk, thyrsus
First Known Use: 1722
Other Anatomy Terms
tor·so
noun \ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; torsosor ; tor·si \ˈtȯr-ˌsē\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of TORSO
: the human trunk
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