thymus
US /ˈθaɪ.məs/
UK /ˈθaɪ.məs/
名詞
胸腺
a lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates that produces T cells for the immune system. The human thymus is most active in puberty and then begins to atrophy.
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The thymus plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system.
胸腺は免疫系の発達において重要な役割を果たす。
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After puberty, the thymus gradually shrinks.
思春期を過ぎると、胸腺は徐々に縮小する。
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