What does THECA mean?

Parts of Speech:

noun

Definitions:

1. Botany: a dry, dehiscent fruit composed of two or more carpels.
2. Anatomy: a case or sheath enclosing an organ or structure, such as the pollen sac in an anther.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈθiːkə/
• UK: /ˈθiːkə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "theca" comes from the Greek "thēkē," meaning "case" or "sheath." It has been used in scientific and medical contexts since the 19th century to describe various types of coverings or enclosures around organs or structures.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• chela
• cheat
• ethic
• lathe
• leach

Example Sentences:

1. The theca of a flower is a protective structure that encloses the ovules.
2. The theca of the anther is where pollen is produced and stored.