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prothoracic gland
pro·tho·rac·ic gland [ prthə rássik glànd ] (plural pro·tho·rac·ic glands)


noun 
Definition:
 
gland in insects: a gland in insects that secretes the steroid hormone ecdysone, responsible for controlling molting and metamorphosis
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