SINCE 1828
metathorax
noun
meta·tho·rax
| \ ˌme-tə-ˈthȯr-ˌaks
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Definition of metathorax
: the posterior segment of the thorax of an insect — see insect illustration
Other Words from metathorax
metathoracic
\ ˌme-tə-thə-ˈra-sik
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adjective
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adjective
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