Medical Terminology / Unit 9 MedTerm 0531 short lesson, about 20 seconds
thorac/o: Chest
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The idea
The combining form thorac slash o names the chest or the thoracic cavity.
In practice
Thoracentesis is surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid.
Where people slip
One thorax; several thoraces, following the ax to ces plural rule.
Your place on the trail
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