The word "meskatepimeron" is a rare term that refers to a part of an insects' thorax. The proper pronunciation of this word is /mɛs.kə.tɛ.paɪ.mɛr.ɑn/ and follows the Greek-derived pronunciation. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its constituent parts: "meso-" meaning middle, "katē-" meaning down or beneath, "epi-" meaning upon or over, and "meros" meaning part. When combined, the phonetic sounds form the word "meskatepimeron" which is used in entomology to describe a specific segment of the thorax.