ribcage
US /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
1.
caixa torácica, costelas
the bony frame formed by the ribs around the chest cavity, containing and protecting the heart and lungs.
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The doctor examined the patient's ribcage for any abnormalities.
O médico examinou a caixa torácica do paciente em busca de anomalias.
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He felt a sharp pain in his ribcage after the fall.
Ele sentiu uma dor aguda na caixa torácica após a queda.