Definition of Thoracic outlet syndrome

1. Noun. Tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm.

Generic synonyms: Syndrome

Medical Definition of Thoracic outlet syndrome

1. Condition due to compromise of blood vessels or nerve fibres between the armpit (axilla) and base of the neck. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

thoracic goiter
thoracic index
thoracic injuries
thoracic interspinales muscles
thoracic interspinal muscle
thoracic intertransversarii muscles
thoracic intertransverse muscles
thoracic kidney
thoracic limb
thoracic longissimus muscle
thoracic medicine
thoracic nerve
thoracic nerves
thoracic nucleus
thoracic outlet syndrome (current term)
thoracic outlet syndrome (current term)
thoracic part of aorta
thoracic part of oesophagus
thoracic part of spinal cord
thoracic part of thoracic duct
thoracic respiration
thoracic rotator muscles
thoracic spinal nerves
thoracic spine
thoracic spine fracture
thoracic splanchnic nerves
thoracic stomach
thoracic surgeon
thoracic surgery
thoracic surgical procedures

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