transthoracic

adjective trans·tho·rac·ic \ˌtran(t)s-thə-ˈra-sik\

Definition of TRANSTHORACIC

: done or made by way of the thoracic cavity

— trans·tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-si-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1905

Medical Dictionary

adjective trans·tho·rac·ic \-thə-ˈras-ik\

: performed or made by way of the thoracic cavity

: crossing or having connections that cross the thoracic cavity <a transthoracic pacemaker>

—trans·tho·rac·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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