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单词 thymus
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Definition of thymus in English:

thymus

(also thymus gland)
nounPlural thymi ˈθʌɪməsˈθaɪməs
  • A lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates which produces T-lymphocytes for the immune system. The human thymus becomes much smaller at the approach of puberty.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Primary lymphoid organs in the thymus and bone marrow constitute the major site of lymphocyte development.
    • The lymphatic system consists of lymph nodes and vessels, the thymus, spleen and bone marrow.
    • About 10% of patients have a benign tumor of the thymus gland, a lymph gland that usually disappears at puberty.
    • The liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, thymus, adrenals, and stomach were examined histopathologically and were all found to be normal.
    • Leukocytes are produced or stored in many locations throughout the body, including the thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting a growth or tumour resembling a bud): from Greek thumos 'excrescence like a thyme bud, thymus gland'.

Rhymes

Mimas, primus, timeous
 
 

Definition of thymus in US English:

thymus

(also thymus gland)
nounˈTHīməsˈθaɪməs
  • A lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates that produces T cells for the immune system. The human thymus becomes much smaller at the approach of puberty.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Leukocytes are produced or stored in many locations throughout the body, including the thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.
    • The lymphatic system consists of lymph nodes and vessels, the thymus, spleen and bone marrow.
    • Primary lymphoid organs in the thymus and bone marrow constitute the major site of lymphocyte development.
    • About 10% of patients have a benign tumor of the thymus gland, a lymph gland that usually disappears at puberty.
    • The liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, thymus, adrenals, and stomach were examined histopathologically and were all found to be normal.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting a growth or tumor resembling a bud): from Greek thumos ‘excrescence like a thyme bud, thymus gland’.

 
 
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