prothoracic gland
noun
: one of a pair of thoracic endocrine organs in some insects that control molting
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“Prothoracic gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prothoracic%20gland. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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