Thymus
Also called T-cell training organ
AnatomyImmunologyInfectious DiseaseImportant
A primary lymphoid organ in the superior mediastinum where bone marrow-derived T-lymphocytes differentiate and mature.
Korean
흉선(가슴샘)
상종격동에 위치하는 일차 림프기관; T림프구가 분화·성숙하는 곳.
French
Thymus
Organe lymphoïde primaire dans le médiastin supérieur où les lymphocytes T issus de la moelle osseuse se différencient et mûrissent.
Word parts
thym/oRoot(Greek) Thymus gland