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intrathoracic

adjective in·tra·tho·rac·ic \ ˌin-trə-thə-ˈra-sik , -(ˌ)trä- \

Definition of intrathoracic

: situated or occurring within the thorax
  • intrathoracic pressure
—

intrathoracically

adverb

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intrathoracic

adjective in·tra·tho·rac·ic \ -thə-ˈras-ik \

medical Definition of intrathoracic

: situated, occurring, or performed within the thorax
  • intrathoracic pressure
—

intrathoracically

adverb
    • intrathoracically disseminated tumors

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