thorax
US /ˈθɔːr.æks/
UK /ˈθɔːr.æks/
1.
грудная клетка, торакс
the part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, including the cavity enclosed by the ribs, breastbone, and dorsal vertebrae, and containing the chief organs of circulation and respiration; the chest.
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The surgeon made an incision in the patient's thorax.
Хирург сделал разрез в грудной клетке пациента.
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The impact caused severe damage to his thorax.
Удар нанес серьезные повреждения его грудной клетке.
2.
грудь насекомого, торакс
the middle section of the body of an insect, between the head and the abdomen, bearing the legs and wings.
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The insect's legs are attached to its thorax.
Ноги насекомого прикреплены к его груди.
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The wings of the butterfly emerge from its thorax.
Крылья бабочки выходят из ее груди.