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PROTHORAX

\pɹˈɒθɔːɹˌaks], \pɹˈɒθɔːɹˌaks], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_θ_ɔː_ɹ_ˌa_k_s]\

Definitions of PROTHORAX

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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The first or anterior segment of the thorax in insects.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In entom., the first or anterior segment of the thorax in insects.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The anterior thoracic segment of Arthropods.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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