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mesothorax

Syllabification: (mes·o·tho·rax)
Definition of mesothorax

noun (plural mesothoraxes or mesothoraces /-ˈTHôrəˌsēz/)

Entomology
  • the middle segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the forewings or elytra.

Derivatives

mesothoracic

Pronunciation: /-THəˈrasik/
adjective

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