Definition of Intrathoracic

1. a. Within the thora&?; or chest.

Definition of Intrathoracic

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Within the thorax ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Intrathoracic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Intrathoracic

1. Within the cavity of the chest. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intrathoracic

intrata
intratarsal
intrateam
intratelencephalically
intratelluric
intratelomeric
intratendinous bursa of elbow
intraterritorial
intratextual
intratextuality
intrathecal
intrathecal chemotherapy
intrathecal injection
intrathecally
intrathoracic (current term)
intrathoracically
intrathymic
intrathyroid cartilage
intratonsillar
intratracheal
intratracheal anaesthesia
intratracheal intubation
intratracheal tube
intratracheally
intratribal
intratropical
intratubal
intratubular

Literary usage of Intrathoracic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Thyroid and Thymus by André Crotti (1922)
"Totally intrathoracic goiter includes all cases of goiter which lie in the ... This is the true intrathoracic goiter. It occurs in about 6 or 7 per cent of ..."

2. An American Text-book of Physiology by William Henry Howell (1900)
"The intercostal tissues tend to be drawn inward as long as negative intrathoracic pressure exists, and to be forced outward when there is positive ..."

3. A Text-book of physiology: For Medical Students and Physicians by William Henry Howell (1915)
"The heart and other intrathoracic organs are protected from the direct pressure of the air by the ... intrathoracic pressure, in fact, may be defined as ..."

4. The Thyroid Gland by Cleveland Clinic Foundation, George Washington Crile (1922)
"PAOE 38 Differential diagnosis of intrathoracic goiter. Radiograph of intrathoracic goiter with marked displacement of trachea 39 Differential diagnosis of ..."

5. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1883)
"Pulmonary Cavity treated by intrathoracic Injection.—Professor Maragliano relates the following case in the Gazz. Med. Ital. Prov. Ven-ete, March 10, 1883. ..."

6. Transactions of the Association of American Physicians by Association of American Physicians (1895)
"A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLINICAL STUDY OF intrathoracic TUMORS. ... ACCURATE knowledge regarding mediastinal and other intrathoracic tumors dates from a very ..."

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