1. relating to or located in the prosoma, the front section of the body of arachnids and other arthropods
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The spider’s prosomal region contains its eyes and mouthparts.
• Prosomal appendages include the chelicerae and pedipalps.
• The prosomal shield protects the spider’s vital organs.
• Scientists examined the prosomal structures under a microscope.
• The prosomal carapace was damaged in the specimen.
• Prosomal segments are fused together in most arachnids.