thecae

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun theca has 2 senses

theca, sac - a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule
--₁ is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover
theca - outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects
--₂ is a kind of sheath, case

Definitions from the Web

Term: thecae

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: (Botany) Protective case or covering enclosing a reproductive structure, such as a spore or seed

Sample Sentence 1: The fern's thecae protect its spores until they are ready to be released.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: (Zoology) Hardened case or sheath enclosing an internal structure or organ, often found in aquatic or marine organisms

Sample Sentence 2: The thecae of a bryozoan provide support and protection to the colony.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: (Palaeontology) Fossilized case or capsule that once contained a soft-bodied organism

Sample Sentence 3: The beautifully preserved thecae of ancient trilobites provide valuable insights into their anatomy.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 4: (Architecture) Ornamental molding or casing, often found in classical or neoclassical designs

Sample Sentence 4: The thecae bordering the doorway added an elegant touch to the neoclassical building.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 5: (Medicine) Sac or cyst-like structure in certain medical conditions or diseases

Sample Sentence 5: The enlarged thecae in the patient's ovaries indicated a possible hormonal imbalance.