thoracolumbar

thoracolumbar
thoracolumbar [thôr΄ə kō lum′bər]
adj.
1. of the thoracic and lumbar regions
2. SYMPATHETIC (sense 4)

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tho·ra·co·lum·bar (thôr'ə-kō-lŭmʹbər, -bär, thōr'-) adj.
1. Of or relating to the thoracic and lumbar parts of the spinal column.
2. Of or relating to the thoracic and lumbar nerves.

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