corpus allatum
/ˌkɔːpəs əˈlɑːtəm/ /ˌkɔːpəs əˈleɪtəm/Entomology
noun
In insects: each of a pair of small endocrine organs behind the brain which secrete juvenile hormone.
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.