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prothorax

[ proh-thawr-aks, -thohr- ]
/ proʊˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr- /
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noun, plural pro·tho·rax·es, pro·tho·ra·ces [proh-thawr-uh-seez, -thohr-]. /proʊˈθɔr əˌsiz, -ˈθoʊr-/.

the anterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the first pair of legs.

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Origin of prothorax

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at pro-1, thorax

OTHER WORDS FROM prothorax

pro·tho·rac·ic [proh-thaw-ras-ik, -thoh-], /ˌproʊ θɔˈræs ɪk, -θoʊ-/, adjective

Words nearby prothorax

prothesis, prothonotary, prothonotary apostolic, prothonotary warbler, prothoracic gland, prothorax, prothrombin, prothrombin accelerator, prothrombinase, prothrombin test, protist
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British Dictionary definitions for prothorax

prothorax
/ (prəʊˈθɔːræks) /

noun plural -thoraxes or -thoraces (-ˈθɔːrəˌsiːz)

the first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legsSee also mesothorax, metathorax
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