mesothorax

noun

me·​so·​tho·​rax ˌme-zə-ˈthȯr-ˌaks How to pronounce mesothorax (audio)
ˌmē-,
-sə-
: the middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect see insect illustration

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesothorax was circa 1826

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“Mesothorax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesothorax. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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mesothorax

noun
me·​so·​tho·​rax ˌmez-ə-ˈthō(ə)r-ˌaks How to pronounce mesothorax (audio)
ˌmēz-,
ˌmēs-,
ˌmes-,
-ˈthȯ(ə)r-
: the middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect

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