thymus

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Synonyms: thymos, thymes, chymus

Antonyms: thymos, thymes, chymus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy|immunology}} {{ellipsis of|en|thymus gland|t=A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the [[breastbone]]. It is most active during [[puberty]], after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces [[lymphocyte]]s.}}.

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