thymus
US /ˈθaɪ.məs/
UK /ˈθaɪ.məs/
명사
흉선
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.
흉선은 면역 체계 발달에 중요한 역할을 한다.
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After puberty, the thymus gradually shrinks.
사춘기 이후 흉선은 점차 줄어든다.
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