metathorax
noun
meta·tho·rax
ˌme-tə-ˈthȯr-ˌaks 
: the posterior segment of the thorax of an insect see insect illustration
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metathorax
noun
meta·tho·rax
ˌmet-ə-ˈthō(ə)r-ˌaks
-ˈthȯ(ə)r-
: the hindmost of the three segments of the thorax of an insect that is next to the abdomen
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