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intrathoracic adjective medical specialized(alsointra-thoracic)uk /ˌɪn.trə.θəˈræs.ɪk/ us /ˌɪn.trə.θəˈræs.ɪk/ inside or into the thorax(= the middle part of the body below the neck and above the waist): Good head/body alignment prevents increased intrathoracic pressure. This technique can help identify the presence of an intra-thoracic airway obstruction. Control of the intrathoracic tumour is a major determinant of survival in these patients. The patient sustained multiple injuries of intrathoracic organs. Manoeuvres that increase intrathoracic pressure may be of benefit, by increasing blood flow during CPR in infants. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases The human torso -bellied -shouldered abd abdominals axilla barrel-chested beer belly belly button bosom bread basket chest crutch midriff rotator cuff smooth muscle stomach ache thoracic transthoracic trunk waist |