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thorax

Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008665

The area of the body between the neck and the abdomen. The thorax contains vital organs, including the heart, major blood vessels, and lungs. It is supported by the ribs, breastbone, and spine. A thin muscle called the diaphragm separates the thorax from the abdomen.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ONC-008665
FieldOncology and biomedicine
ReferencesNCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008665",
  "term": "thorax",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The area of the body between the neck and the abdomen. The thorax contains vital organs, including the heart, major blood vessels, and lungs. It is supported by the ribs, breastbone, and spine. A thin muscle called the diaphragm separates the thorax from the abdomen.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/thorax/"
}

Record 16,302 of 17,721 in Oncology and biomedicine terminology (MLC-0111). Request the full dataset.