A female given name from the Germanic languages occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

(anatomy) The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

(anatomy) Any of the twelve vertebrae in the chest region of the spine.

(anatomy) Of the thorax.

(zoology) One of a group of fishes having the ventral fins placed beneath the thorax or beneath the pectoral fins.

(surgery) Surgery of the chest, usually involving removal of ribs.

plural of thorax

(anatomy) A rib cage.

plural of thoracocentesis

plural of thoracentesis