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thorax

noun

The middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen

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Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
X
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
16

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ˈθɔɹæks

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noun

  1. The middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen

noun

  1. The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

noun

  1. Part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs

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