ecdysone

[ ek-duh-zohn, -sohn ]

noun

1. an insect hormone that stimulates metamorphosis.

ecdysone

/ ɛkˈdaɪˌsəʊn /

noun

1. a hormone secreted by the prothoracic gland of insects that controls ecdysis and stimulates metamorphosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecdysone¹

First recorded in 1955–60; ecdys(is) + -one

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecdysone¹

C20: from German ecdyson, from Greek ekdusis; see ecdysis

Example Sentences

Give an ant ecdysone and Kr-h1 will do the opposite, promoting queen-like behaviors.

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