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-thorax

Suffix Medical Terminology

Chest or chest cavity.

Example: pneumothorax (air in the pleural space of the chest)

Sources

Clinical Nursing Skills, Chapter 23 Key Terms · OpenStax
Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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