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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

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