thymus gland

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thymus gland

noun thymus glands

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 lymphocytes.

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@misc{thymus_gland_2026,
  title = {thymus gland},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/thymus%20gland},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}