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thorax

thorax

Meaning of thorax

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British English/ˈθɔːræks/
American English/ˈθɔɹæks/
Russian transcription[tɐˈraks]
thorax
thorax - торакс
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thorax with Russian translation

thorax usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Торакс насекомого поддерживает ноги.

The insect's thorax supports its legs.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Торакс находится между головой и брюшком.

Its thorax is between head and abdomen.

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thorax belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between thorax / chest / thoracic segment / trunk

🇬🇧English
thorax

the precise anatomical term for the middle body region of insects, between head and abdomen; technical

B2Often

Examine the thorax for the arrangement of the legs and wings.

Осмотрите тораакс на предмет расположения ног и крыльев.

🇬🇧English

a general, non-technical term for the upper front torso in vertebrates (humans); sometimes used informally to refer to an insect's thorax but less precise

B2Very Often

He felt a pain in his chest after the fall.

Он почувствовал боль в грудной клетке после падения.

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🇬🇧English
thoracic segment

a descriptive term for an individual segment of the thorax; emphasizes a part rather than the whole thorax

B2Rarely

Count the thoracic segments to determine the developmental stage of the larva.

Пересчитайте торакальные сегменты, чтобы определить стадию развития личинки.

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🇬🇧English
trunk

in zoology/medicine, the trunk or torso (chest plus abdomen); a broader term that may include the thorax as part of the body

B2Often

The elephant's trunk of the body (torso) is massive compared with a small mammal's.

Туловище (trunk) слона по сравнению с маленьким млекопитающим массивно.

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thorax translation: торакс. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce thorax

/ˈθɔːræks/

thorax translation

торакс

thorax examples

The insect's thorax supports its legs.

thorax transcription

/ˈθɔːræks/, /ˈθɔɹæks/

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thorax meaning: what does it mean?

living beings insects noun

thorax pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

thorax is pronounced as /ˈθɔːræks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

thorax definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The insect's thorax supports its legs. Translation: Торакс насекомого поддерживает ноги.

Is thorax part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, thorax (торакс) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is thorax part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, thorax (торакс) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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