prothorax

[ proh-thawr-aks, -thohr- ]

noun,plural pro·tho·rax·es, pro·tho·ra·ces [proh-thawr-uh-seez, -thohr-]. /proʊˈθɔr əˌsiz, -ˈθoʊr-/.
  1. the anterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the first pair of legs.

Origin of prothorax

1
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

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British Dictionary definitions for prothorax

prothorax

/ (prəʊˈθɔːræks) /


nounplural -thoraxes or -thoraces (-ˈθɔːrəˌsiːz)
  1. the first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legs: See also mesothorax, metathorax

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