SINCE 1828
transthoracic
adjective
trans·tho·rac·ic
| \ ˌtran(t)s-thə-ˈra-sik
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Definition of transthoracic
: done or made by way of the thoracic cavity
Other Words from transthoracic
transthoracically
\ ˌtran(t)s-thə-ˈra-si-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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transthoracic
adjective
trans·tho·rac·ic
| \ -thə-ˈras-ik
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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
Other Words from transthoracic
transthoracically
\ -i-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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