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theca

noun
the·​ca | \ ˈthÄ“-kÉ™ How to pronounce theca (audio) \
plural thecae\ ˈthÄ“-​ËŒsÄ“ How to pronounce thecae (audio) , -​ËŒkÄ“ \

Definition of theca

: an enveloping sheath or case of an animal or animal part

Other Words from theca

thecal \ ˈthÄ“-​kÉ™l How to pronounce thecal (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of theca

circa 1666, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for theca

New Latin, from Greek thēkē case — more at tick entry 4

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theca

noun
the·​ca | \ ˈthÄ“-kÉ™ How to pronounce theca (audio) \
plural thecae\ ˈthÄ“-​ËŒsÄ“ How to pronounce thecae (audio) , -​ËŒkÄ“ How to pronounce thecae (audio) \

Medical Definition of theca

: an enveloping case or sheath (as the theca folliculi) of an anatomical part

More from Merriam-Webster on theca

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