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Meaning of thymus gland | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Bries

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Thymuses thynge Thynia Thynne thynnic acid thynnid

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