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Definition of entothorax

entothorax

/ˌɛntoʊˈθɔːræks/
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Plural:entothoraces
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Adjective:entothoracic
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entothorax Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The internal skeletal framework or apodemal structure within the thorax of an insect or other arthropod, serving primarily as an attachment point for muscles.

Example

"Under the microscope, the entomologist carefully examined the beetle's entothorax to understand the mechanics of its wing muscles."

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• Rhymes for entothorax

• Nearby Words

ensign
entawak
entebbe
entothorax
entrance
entredeux
entry

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'ento-' meaning 'within' or 'inner', combined with 'thorax', referring to the middle segment of an insect's body.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Entothorax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/entothorax
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