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hemithorax

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hemitho-rax
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One half of the thorax or chest

Example Sentences

Etymology

From hemi- + thorax.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

hemithoraxes (plural) hemithoraces (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hemithoracic

Questions

What does hemithorax mean?
One half of the thorax or chest
Where does hemithorax come from?
From hemi- + thorax.

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