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