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theca

UK/ˈθiːkə/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects

Origin

From New Latin, from Latin thēca, from Ancient Greek θήκη (thḗkē, “a case, box, receptacle”), from τίθημι (títhēmi, “put, set, place”).

Phrases

  • theca cordis
  • theca externa
  • theca folliculi
  • theca interna

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