noun
- plural form of mediastinum; the spaces in the chest between the lungs that contain the heart and other organs
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The radiologist examined both mediastina for signs of enlarged lymph nodes.
- Tumors in the mediastina can compress vital structures like the heart and major blood vessels.
- The surgeon carefully navigated between the mediastina during the thoracic procedure.
- CT scans revealed abnormal masses in the anterior mediastina.
- Medical students learn to identify the boundaries of the mediastina in anatomy class.