thorac-, thoraco-, thoracic-, thoracico-, -thoracic
(Greek: thorax, chest [part of the body between the neck and the abdomen; "breastplate, breast, chest"])
thoracoscopy
The examination of the chest and especially the pleural cavity (chest cavity around lungs) by means of a thoracoscope.
thoracostenosis
An abnormal narrowness of the chest wall.
In surgery, a small incision into the chest wall: The procedure of a thoracostomy is important for inserting a tube, to drain, or to insert a catheter to remove air, blood, or fluid from the pluvial area.
thoracotomy
thorax
