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Definition of endothorax

endothorax

/ˌɛndoʊˈθɔːræks/
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Plural:endothoraces
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Adjective:endothoracic
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endothorax Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The internal skeletal framework or system of apodemes in the thorax of an arthropod, serving primarily as the site for muscle attachment.

Example

"The complex musculature that powers the insect's wings is firmly attached to the rigid structures of the endothorax."

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• Rhymes for endothorax

• Nearby Words

endorser
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endoskeleton
endothorax
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endow
endower

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'endo-' meaning 'within' or 'inner', and 'thorax' meaning 'breastplate' or 'chest'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endothorax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endothorax
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