thymus

Noun

thymus (plural thymuses)

1. (anatomy) 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.

6 letters in word "thymus": H M S T U Y.

Anagrams of thymus:

• mythus

Words found within thymus:

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