prethoracic

prethoracic
\\|prē+\ adjective
Etymology: pre- + thoracic
: situated above or anterior to the thorax; specifically : lying above or anterior to those vertebrae bearing thoracic ribs

prethoracic vertebrae

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adj.

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prethoracic, -tibial
see pre- B. 3.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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