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subthoracic

adjective
sub·thoracic | \"+\

Definition of subthoracic 

of the ventral fins of some fishes

: situated not quite far enough forward to be thoracic

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History and Etymology for subthoracic

International Scientific Vocabulary sub- + thoracic

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