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Definition of Mediastinum
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Mediastinum: The area between the lungs. The organs in the mediastinum include the heart and its large veins and arteries, the trachea, the esophagus, the bronchi, and lymph nodes.