Thymus
noun
A small organ in your body where white blood cells mature and multiply.
The thymus gland is an essential part of our immune system.
Often appears as...
- thymus gland
- thymus organ
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small organ in your body where white blood cells mature and multiply.
The thymus gland is an essential part of our immune system.
Often appears as...
- thymus gland
- thymus organ
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
The thymus plays a key part in developing the immune system, especially in early life.
Did you know the thymus is much larger in infants and children?
Pro Tip 2/3Location Specific
The thymus is located in the chest, just above the heart, which might be helpful to visualize.
Her doctor discussed the central location of the thymus in the chest.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Term
Use 'thymus' in scientific or medical discussions; it's not a common daily word.
The textbook has a chapter on the thymus and its functions.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
The thymus plays a key part in developing the immune system, especially in early life.
Did you know the thymus is much larger in infants and children?
Pro Tip 2/3Location Specific
The thymus is located in the chest, just above the heart, which might be helpful to visualize.
Her doctor discussed the central location of the thymus in the chest.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Term
Use 'thymus' in scientific or medical discussions; it's not a common daily word.
The textbook has a chapter on the thymus and its functions.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
The thymus plays a key part in developing the immune system, especially in early life.
Did you know the thymus is much larger in infants and children?
Pro Tip 2/3Location Specific
The thymus is located in the chest, just above the heart, which might be helpful to visualize.
Her doctor discussed the central location of the thymus in the chest.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Term
Use 'thymus' in scientific or medical discussions; it's not a common daily word.
The textbook has a chapter on the thymus and its functions.
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Video examples
125th Anniversary...
Australia ah it's true technically we've got the most poisonous snake in the world we got to the only spider that'll nail you in a couple of hours but you don't see these things I mean it's a big bit of hype actually about Australia this is one of the thymus most gentle
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