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prothoracic, a. Entom.|prəʊθɒˈræsɪk|
[f. mod.L. prothōrax, -thōrācem (see next) + -ic: cf. pro-2 2, and thoracic.]
Of or pertaining to the front of the thorax; pertaining to or situated on the prothorax.
1826Kirby & Sp. Entomol. III. xxxiv. 412 The lower margin of the prothoracic cavity has a notch. 1836–9Todd's Cycl. Anat. II. 883 In the Coleoptera..the pro-thoracic..segments are largely developed. 1887Athenæum 16 Apr. 518/1 The existence of prothoracic glands in certain species. |