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Thymus

noun

(pl. thymi, thymuses)

Large genus of Old World mints: thyme. Synonym: genus Thymus.

A ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age. Synonym: thymus gland.

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Words linked to "Thymus" : Labiatae, immune system, endocrine, neck, family Lamiaceae, genus Thymus, mint family, family Labiatae, cervix, ductless gland, thyme, endocrine gland, Lamiaceae, asterid dicot genus