transthoracic
trans·tho·rac·ic
adjective \ˌtran(t)s-thə-ˈra-sik\Definition of TRANSTHORACIC
: done or made by way of the thoracic cavity
— trans·tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-si-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
First Known Use of TRANSTHORACIC
1905
trans·tho·rac·ic
adjective \-thə-ˈras-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TRANSTHORACIC
1
: performed or made by way of the thoracic cavity
2
: crossing or having connections that cross the thoracic cavity <a transthoracic pacemaker>
—trans·tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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