torso
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tor·so

noun \ˈtr-(ˌ)sō\
plural torsos or tor·si \ˈtr-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

Examples of TORSO

  1. exercises that strengthen the torso

Origin of TORSO

Italian, literally, stalk, from Latin thyrsus stalk, thyrsus
First Known Use: 1722

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

tor·so

noun \ˈtr-(ˌ)sō\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; torsosor ; tor·si \ˈtr-ˌsē\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of TORSO

: the human trunk

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