exochorda

/ˌɛksəˈkɔrdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually thread-like, structure that connects the hypopharyngeal gland with the salivary gland in certain insects.

“The scientist studied the unique exochorda of the insect to understand its developmental process.”

Synonyms

  • hypopharyngeal gland connection
  • salivary duct