theca

noun

the·ca ˈthē-kə

plural thecae ˈthē-ˌsē

-ˌkē

: an enveloping sheath or case of an animal or animal part

thecal

ˈthē-kəl

adjective

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek thēkē case — more at tick entry 4

First Known Use

circa 1666, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of theca was circa 1666

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“Theca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theca. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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theca

noun

the·ca ˈthē-kə

plural thecae ˈthē-ˌsē

-ˌkē

: an enveloping case or sheath (as the theca folliculi) of an anatomical part

Last Updated: 23 Sep 2024 - Definition revised

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