Where does “thorax” come from?
thorax (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek θώραξ — corselet; linen jerkin; coat of mail, cuirass.
thorax (New Latin): chest, thorax; breastplate, cuirass; doublet,...
Definitions
- chest, thorax; breastplate, cuirass; doublet,...
Ancestry of “thorax”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θώραξ | corselet; linen jerkin; coat of mail, cuirass |