mesothorax

noun

me·​so·​tho·​rax ˌme-zə-ˈthȯr-ˌaks 

ˌmē-,

-sə-

: the middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect see insect illustration

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1826, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mesothorax

noun

me·​so·​tho·​rax ˌmez-ə-ˈthō(ə)r-ˌaks 

ˌmēz-,

ˌmēs-,

ˌmes-,

-ˈthȯ(ə)r-

: the middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect