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torsi

/ˈtɔːrsi/ /ˈtɔːrzi/

Meanings
noun
The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's torsi for any signs of bruising after the fall. "
body anatomy physiology human part

Related Words

Illustration limbs

limbs noun

/lɪmz/

A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

"The child waved his limbs excitedly, trying to swim in the shallow water. "

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration excluding

excluding verb

/ɪkˈskludɪŋ/ /ɛkˈskludɪŋ/

To bar (someone) from entering; to keep out.

"The bouncer was excluding anyone who wasn't wearing proper shoes. "

Illustration main

main verb

/meɪn/

Short for mainline.

"The school's main water supply line is broken, so they're fixing it. "

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration groin

groin noun

/ɡɹɔɪn/

The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

"The soccer player clutched his groin in pain after the hard tackle. "

Illustration human

human noun

/ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈ(h)ju.mən/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration signs

signs noun

/saɪnz/

(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.

"I gave them a thumbs-up sign."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration extends

extends verb

/ɛkˈstɛndz/

To increase in extent.

"The company extends its office hours until 7 PM to handle the increased customer demand. "

Illustration bruising

bruising verb

/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/

To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.

"The clumsy student was bruising apples while trying to pack them for the class bake sale. "