THYMUS

Thymus, genus Thymus

(noun) large genus of Old World mints: thyme

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

thymus (plural thymi)

(anatomy, immunology) 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.

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Source: Wiktionary

Thy"mus, a. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, the thymus gland.

– n.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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