About The Word Thymus
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Thymus
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What's The Definition Of Thymus?
[n] a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
[n] large genus of Old World mints: thyme Synonyms | Synonyms for Thymus: genus Thymus | thymus gland Related Terms | Find terms related to Thymus: See Also | asterid dicot genus | cervix | ductless gland | endocrine gland | family Labiatae | family Lamiaceae | immune system | Labiatae | Lamiaceae | mint family | neck | thyme Thymus In Webster's Dictionary \Thy"mus\, a. [NL., fr. Gr. qy`mos.] (Anat.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, the thymus gland. -- n.
The thymus gland.
{Thymus gland}, or {Thymus body}, a ductless gland in the
throat, or in the neighboring region, of nearly all
vertebrates. In man and other mammals it is the throat, or
neck, sweetbread, which lies in the upper part of the
thorax and lower part of the throat. It is largest in
fetal and early life, and disappears or becomes
rudimentary in the adult.
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