Definition of corpus allatum in English:
corpus allatum
noun
EntomologyIn insects: each of a pair of small endocrine organs behind the brain which secrete juvenile hormone.
Pronunciation
corpus allatum
/ˌkɔːpəs əˈlɑːtəm/ /ˌkɔːpəs əˈleɪtəm/Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin corpus allatum from classical Latin corpus + allātum, neuter past participle of affere to bring to.
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