theca
pronunciation
How to pronounce theca in British English:
UK ['θi:kə]
How to pronounce theca in American English:
US ['θikə]
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- Noun:
- a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule
- outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects
Word Origin
Example
- 1. The researchers first created honeycomb-like structures out of donated theca cells one of the main cell types found in the ovary .
- 2. Insulin resistance directly contributes to androgenic potential within ovarian theca cells .
- 3. Objective to investigate the value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of theca cell tumor .
- 4. Diagnosis and management of theca luteinized cyst found during cesarean section .