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metathorax

Syllabification: (met·a·tho·rax)
Pronunciation: /ˌmetəˈTHôrˌaks/

Definition of metathorax

noun (plural metathoraxes or metathoraces /-ˈTHôrəˌsēz/)

Entomology
  • the posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hind wings.

Derivatives

metathoracic

Pronunciation: /-THəˈrasik/

adjective

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