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thymus


Definition: Meaning of, thymus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈθʌɪməs /

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  1. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
    SYNONYM
    thymus gland
    ANTONYM
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Thymus


Definition: Meaning of, Thymus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / /

  • noun
  • synonym
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  1. large genus of Old World mints: thyme
    SYNONYM
    genus Thymus
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Thymus used in phrases

  • Thymus serpyllum (noun)
    1. aromatic dwarf shrub common on banks and hillsides in Europe; naturalized in United States
  • Thymus vulgaris (noun)
    1. common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine
  • genus Thymus (noun)
    1. large genus of Old World mints: thyme
  • thymus gland (noun)
    1. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
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