extrathoracic
8.4
Occur outside the chest area
- adjective
- /ˌɛkstrəθəˈræsɪk/
- Specialized
:
extratorácico
- A flow-volume loop on pulmonary testing may indicate extrathoracic obstruction and prompt a referral to an otolaryngologist.
- extrathoracic obstruction
Examples
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Pulmonary function tests demonstrated an extrathoracic inspiratory obstruction.
Academic text (2005) -
Some 80% of these patients had spirometric findings suggestive of extrathoracic upper airway obstruction.
Academic text (2009) -
The doctor explained that the patient's extrathoracic obstruction required careful monitoring.
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During the examination, the specialist noted an extrathoracic blockage affecting the patient's breathing.
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The diagnosis revealed an extrathoracic condition that necessitated further evaluation by a lung expert.
Surface Forms
extrathoracic positive
Morphology
Etymology
Extrathoracic comes from extra- meaning 'outside' and thorax meaning 'chest'. So extrathoracic literally means 'outside the chest', which is why doctors use it for something found or happening outside the chest area.
