English dictionary: words starting with prothe

noun

An enclosing structure or sheath, or a part of one, which is primary in nature or basal in position; especially (a) (in a coral polyp) the theca in its initial or rudimentary form (rare); (b) (in a foraminiferan of the superfamily fusulinacea) an unmodified primary wall; (c) (in a graptolite of the order graptoloidea) the basal part of a theca, attached to the sicula.

noun

(especially in the orthodox church) the action of placing the eucharistic elements on the credence table.

Usage examples:

Now what is a table of prothesis doing in a church?

noun

(especially in the orthodox church) the action of placing the eucharistic elements on the credence table.

Usage examples:

Now what is a table of prothesis doing in a church?

adjective

Of, relating to, or exhibiting prothetely.

noun

In certain insect larvae: the development of one part of the body, especially the wings, at a faster rate than that of the rest, typically as a result of abnormally high temperature or abnormal hormonal influence.

adjective

Posited or going before; antecedent.

adverb

In a prothetical manner.