prothorax
noun
pro·tho·rax
(ˌ)prō-ˈthȯr-ˌaks 
: the anterior segment of the thorax of an insect see insect illustration
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prothorax
noun
pro·tho·rax
(ˈ)prō-ˈthō(ə)r-ˌaks
-ˈthȯ(ə)r-
: the first segment of the thorax of an insect
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