thymus gland
短语n. 胸腺
词形变化
thymus glands
复数
thymus glands
别名
thymus
释义与例句
n.
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1.
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.
医学