ecdysone

ec·dy·sone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-duh-zohn, -sohn]
- /ˈɛk dəˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-duh-zohn, -sohn]
- /ˈɛk dəˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊn/

Definitions of ecdysone word

noun ecdysone an insect hormone that stimulates metamorphosis. 1
noun ecdysone A steroid hormone that controls molting in insects and other arthropods. 1
noun ecdysone a hormone secreted by the prothoracic gland of insects that controls ecdysis and stimulates metamorphosis 0
noun ecdysone a hormone produced in the prothoracic glands of insects or in similar glands in crustaceans, for stimulating growth and the molting of the exoskeleton 0
noun ecdysone A hormone in insects and other arthropods that promotes molting. 0

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Origin of ecdysone

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Ecdysone

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ecdysone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecdysone usage trend in Literature

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