thymus gland
thymus gland noun: 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.
Noun
thymus gland (plural 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.
thymus gland meaning in Tamil
thymus gland in Tamil
- கழுத்துக் கணையச் சுரப்பி, தைமஸ் சுரப்பி, வியர்வைச் சுரப்பி
Forms of thymus gland
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Questions about thymus gland
- What does thymus gland mean?
- Thymus gland means 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.
- What is thymus gland in Tamil?
- Thymus gland in Tamil is கழுத்துக் கணையச் சுரப்பி, தைமஸ் சுரப்பி, வியர்வைச் சுரப்பி. See Thymus gland meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is thymus gland?
- Thymus gland is a noun.
- What is the plural of thymus gland?
- The plural of thymus gland is thymus glands.
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