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intrathoracic

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intrathoracic /in·tra·tho·rac·ic/ (-thah-ras´ik) endothoracic.
intrathoracic
within the thorax.

intrathoracic pressure
see intrapleural pressure.


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Cardiac index, intrathoracic blood volume, and right ventricular end-diastolic volume increased significantly in the left-dependent position compared with supine.
With mediastinal emphysema, further transmission of air up fascial planes can be reduced by eliminating straining and increasing intrathoracic pressure with cough suppressants, stool softeners, analgesics, and bed rest.
Intrathoracic infection of mosquitoes with VEEV and incubation for 5 days generates saliva titers comparable to those that occur after oral infection (12).
 
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