Definition of Thoracostraca

1. n. pl. An extensive division of Crustacea, having a dorsal shield or carapec&?; &?;&?;niting all, or nearly all, of the thoracic somites to the head. It includes the crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and similar species.

Medical Definition of Thoracostraca

1. An extensive division of Crustacea, having a dorsal shield or carapec niting all, or nearly all, of the thoracic somites to the head. It includes the crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and similar species. Origin: NL. See Thorax, and Ostracoid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thoracostraca

thoracomelus
thoracometer
thoracomyodynia
thoracopagus
thoracoparacephalus
thoracopathy
thoracoplasty
thoracopneumoplasty
thoracoschisis
thoracoscope
thoracoscopic surgery
thoracoscopy
thoracostenosis
thoracostomy
thoracostomy tube
thoracostraca (current term)
thoracotomies
thoracotomy
thoracotomy
thorac oceloschisis
thoradelphus
thorax
thorax
thoraxes
Thorazine
Thoreau
Thoreauvian
thoria
thoria
thorianite

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