thorax

noun

Definition of thoraxnext
as in abdomen

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Recent Examples of thorax The thorax is mostly solid brown or black, while the abdomen has alternating bands of dark brown/black and yellow-orange. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Four springs ago, Naz grabbed it by the thorax. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 Making the musical theme 'Oklahoma' the state song Rainbow scarabs, which eat animal waste, are known for their metallic green or blue wings and their golden and red colors on their thoraxes. — Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026 The adults are larger than a house fly with bodies that are pale orange-yellow colored with two or three white stripes on their thorax. — Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thorax
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  1. abdomen
  2. stomach
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  • Putting pressure on the abdomen and especially the bladder may make the sensation of needing to go even more uncomfortable.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • It's injected into the abdomen, releasing into the body slowly over time.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of abdomen
Noun
  • And, of course, cyclospora — that stomach parasite making people miserable across the country.
    — Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For mild nausea, massage a few drops of diluted peppermint oil directly on the stomach.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomach

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