Meaning Of The Word Ecdysone

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What's The Definition Of Ecdysone?

ecdysone in American English
a hormone produced in the prothoracic glands of insects or in similar glands in crustaceans, for stimulating growth and the molting of the exoskeleton
noun: an insect hormone that stimulates metamorphosis

ecdysone in British English
noun: a hormone secreted by the prothoracic gland of insects that controls ecdysis and stimulates metamorphosis

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