Dorsothoracic

/ˌdɔːsoʊθɔːˈræsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the back of the chest or thorax region.

Etymology

From Latin 'dorsum' (back) + 'thorax' (from Greek 'thorax', breastplate/chest). Medical term for the posterior chest wall.

Kelly Says

Dorsothoracic pain can feel like heart pain but comes from the back muscles instead—doctors use this term to distinguish muscle pain from cardiac issues.

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