thoracic insufficiency syndrome

noun

The inability of the thorax to support normal respiration, frequently associated with chest or spinal abnormalities.

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Meanings

nounthoracic insufficiency syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe inability of the thorax to support normal respiration, frequently associated with chest or spinal abnormalities.
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