A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . Thoracic means pertaining to the:

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The term thoracic refers to the chest, specifically the area surrounding the thorax, which includes the lungs, heart, and other organs in the chest cavity.

A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing