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thymus

/ˈθʌɪməs

(also thymus gland)

noun (plural thymi /ˈθʌɪmʌɪ/)

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.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.

Origin

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

单词	thymus
释义	thymus /ˈθʌɪməs / (also thymus gland) noun (plural thymi /ˈθʌɪmʌɪ/) 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.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. 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
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thymus

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