Thymus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθaɪ.məs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thymus is a noun meaning (anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of thymus gland (“A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.”).
Meaning
(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of thymus gland (“A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.”).
Example Sentences
For a very long time the role of the thymus in the body was a complete mystery.
Word Forms
- thymuses
- thymi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thymic, praecox, involuted, scam, swindle, thymopoiesis.
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