thoraci-
(θɒˈræsɪ)
combining form of L. thōrāx, -ācem, in same sense as thoraco-. thoˈraciform a., having the form of a thorax, thorax-shaped. thoˈracipod [Gr. ποδ- foot] a., of or pertaining to the Thoracipoda, a division of crustaceans having ambulatory thoracic limbs; n. a crustacean of this division; so thoraˈcipodous a. (Cent. Dict. 1891). thoˌraciˈspinal a., pertaining to the thoracic portion of the spinal column.
| 1826 Kirby & Sp. Entomol. IV. xlvi. 331 Orismology... Mesothorax{ddd}βDorsolum. *Thoraciform,..when it forms the principal part of the upper surface of the trunk. |
| 1887 Coues in Cent. Dict., *Thoracispinal. 1899 Syd. Soc. Lex., Thoracispinal. |