jugulum

/ˈdʒuːɡʊləm/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of the neck or thorax of an animal, especially an insect or arthropod, where the head is joined to the body.

“The entomologist examined the insect’s jugulum under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • notum
  • thorax

Antonyms

  • abdomen