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Thymus (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The thymus plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system in children and adolescents.
  • After the age of puberty, the thymus begins to atrophy and is replaced by fatty tissue.
  • Researchers have found that the thymus is responsible for producing a type of white blood cell called T-lymphocytes.
  • In individuals with thymus dysfunction, the body's ability to fight off infection and disease is severely impaired.
  • The thymus is located behind the sternum, just above the heart, and is a vital component of the lymphatic system.

Synonyms

  • Thymus Gland

Hypernyms

  • Endocrine Gland
  • Ductless Gland

Meaning 2

Large genus of Old World mints: thyme.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The thymus, a low-growing, spreading herb, is native to the Mediterranean region.
  • Thymus serpyllum is a type of thyme commonly used in cooking, which has tiny, gray-green leaves and a distinctive minty aroma.
  • The ornamental thymus varieties are ideal for containers, rock gardens, and edges of stone walls.
  • Most species of thymus are drought-tolerant, making them suitable for xeriscaping and natural landscaping.
  • Thymus praecox subsp arcticus is a low-spreading, mat-forming thyme variety that blooms in spring with pale pink flowers.

Synonyms

  • Genus Thymus
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