preabdomen

/priˈæbdəmən/

Definitions

1. noun

The preabdomen refers to the anterior part of the abdomen in certain invertebrates, typically containing the head and thorax.

“The scientist studied the anatomy of the preabdomen in the beetle’s exoskeleton.”

Synonyms

  • anterior abdomen
  • prothorax

Antonyms

  • postabdomen