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thymus
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈtimu/ti·mo
Definition
1A lymphoid gland situated in the upper chest behind the breastbone, important for the development of the immune system, especially in childhood.
Usage examples
“The thymus plays a key role in the immune system of children.”
“The thymus is larger in infants and shrinks with age.”
Common combinations
thymus glandthymus hyperplasiathymus cells