What is the meaning of Thymus?

noun

  • Large genus of Old World mints: thyme.
  • A ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age.
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APAWordNet. (2010). thymus. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/thymus/definitions/1241001
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