Definitions for mediastinum
ˌmi di æˈstaɪ nəm; -nəme·di·astinum

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1. mediastinumnoun

   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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1. mediastinumnoun

   The region in mammals between the pleural sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs.

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1. Mediastinum

   The mediastinum (from Medieval Latin: mediastinus, lit. 'midway') is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. Surrounded by loose connective tissue, it is an undelineated region that contains a group of structures within the thorax, namely the heart and its vessels, the esophagus, the trachea, the phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, the thymus and the lymph nodes of the central chest.

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1. mediastinum

   The mediastinum is the central area within the thoracic cavity, located between the two lungs. It contains several vital structures such as the heart, esophagus, trachea, and large blood vessels. The mediastinum is divided into different areas (anterior, middle, and posterior) where various organs and tissues are situated. It plays a crucial role in the functioning of the respiratory and circulatory systems.

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1. Mediastinumnoun

   a partition; a septum; specifically, the folds of the pleura (and the space included between them) which divide the thorax into a right and left cavity. The space included between these folds of the pleura, called the mediastinal space, contains the heart and gives passage to the esophagus and great blood vessels

2. Etymology: [NL. mediastinum, fr. L. medius middle; cf. mediastinus helper, a menial servant, LL. mediastinus equiv. to medius: cf F. mdiastin.]

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1. Mediastinum

   The mediastinum is an undelineated group of structures in the thorax, surrounded by loose connective tissue. It is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. It contains the heart, the great vessels of the heart, the esophagus, the trachea, the phrenic nerve, the cardiac nerve, the thoracic duct, the thymus, and the lymph nodes of the central chest.

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1. Mediastinum

   mē-di-as-tī′num, n. a membranous septum or cavity between two principal portions of an organ, esp. the folds of the pleura and the space between the right and left lungs.—adj. Mediastī′nal. [L., medius.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mediastinum in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of mediastinum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mediastinum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mediastinum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediastinum
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediastinum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mediastinum
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=mediastinum