torace
thorax
noun TOH-rah-cheh Rare
Origin: From Greek thorax, breastplate.
Also means
chest
Usage Note
Torace is the anatomical term for the chest cavity enclosed by the ribs and sternum. In everyday speech petto is more common for 'chest', while torace is the clinical register. The plural is i toraci.
Examples
"Il medico ha auscultato il torace del paziente."
Natural Translation
The doctor listened to the patient's chest.

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