1. plural of thorax; the parts of the body between the neck and abdomen in humans and animals, or the middle sections of insects’ bodies
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The X-rays showed abnormalities in both patients’ thoraces.
• The surgeon examined the thoraces of the accident victims.
• Entomologists study the thoraces of various insect species.
• The thoraces of beetles are typically hard and protective.
• Medical students learn to identify structures within human thoraces.
• The thoraces of birds contain powerful flight muscles.