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thoraxes

noun

variants or thoraces

plural of thorax

as in abdomens

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Females are generally somewhat larger than males and have a pointed, protractable ovipositor (egg-laying organ) at the tip of their abdomens.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
In other crashes, the handlebars are driven back into riders’ abdomens, causing severe damage to the liver, spleen and pancreas.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of abdomens

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Naturally, much of the film’s action occurs inside the whale’s mouth and various stomachs, all of which were constructed in a practical set for the movie.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
But biologists in Maine studying salmonids like native brook trout and lake trout discovered a concerning amount of soft plastic lures in their stomachs.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stomachs

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Some of these are homeopathic, some are over-the-counter medications and others are devices designed to help tiny tummies.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But pine needles and chewing on branches can upset doggies' tummies, and possibly lead to blockages, so keep an eye on the dog around the Christmas tree.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

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