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mediastinum

noun

the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus

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11
Starts with
M
Ends with
M
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm

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noun

  1. the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus

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