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THY-mis A lymphatic organ in the upper chest where T cells learn to distinguish foreign from self antigens. 728
출처: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryt.mhtml
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An immune system gland located at the base of the neck in young vertebrates; it tends to disappear or become nonfunctional in adults.
출처: www.uoguelph.ca/GTI/urbanpst/glossn_z.htm
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| thymus |
a gland in the upper chest/lower neck where T cells develop, part of the immune system
출처: www.chfpatients.com/glossary_2.htm
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| thymus |
The thymus attains full size in the second year of life, at which time it ceases to grow, gradually atrophying until it disappears. When present, the gland can be found in the neck region in front of the trachea. It is an endocrine gland which secretes thymic hormone. Thymic hormone is involved in the proliferation and differentiation of white blood cells.
출처: www.springboard4health.com/notebook/dict_t.html
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| thymus |
A lymphoid organ that is situated in the chest. It reaches maximal development at about puberty and then undergoes gradual involution.
출처: www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/opgloss3.html
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