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thymus: Meaning and Definition of

thy•mus

Pronunciation: (thī'mus), [key]
— pl. -mus•es, -mi
  1. a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates. Also called
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See also:
thymosin thymy
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