mediastinum

Phonetic Respelling: [ mee-dee-a-stahy-nuhm ]

Definition:

n. the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus

Sentence:

The mediastinum lies between the right and left pleura.

More example sentences:

The mediastinum lies between the right and left pleura.

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Synonyms:

thoraciccavity; space in the chest; part of the body that contains the heart

Antonyms:

heel

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me-di-as-ti-num

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