thorax#1 (n)
chest (n)
pectus (n)

n05552607

type n
lex_filenum 08
def the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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Hypernym body part
Part holonym torso, trunk, body; vertebrate, craniate
Derivationally related form chest → chesty
Part meronym sternum, breastbone; thoracic aorta; thoracic vein, vena thoracica; gallbladder, gall bladder; area of cardiac dullness; pectoral, pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs; chest cavity, thoracic cavity; breast, chest; rib cage
Hyponym female chest, bust; male chest
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Derivationally related form chesty → chest
Pertainym (pertains to noun) thoracic → chest
Pertainym (pertains to noun) pectoral → chest
Part meronym vertebrate, craniate; torso, trunk, body
Hyponym body part
Part holonym sternum, breastbone; thoracic aorta; thoracic vein, vena thoracica; gallbladder, gall bladder; area of cardiac dullness; pectoral, pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs; chest cavity, thoracic cavity; breast, chest; rib cage
Hypernym female chest, bust; male chest

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