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Thymus vs Thymoma - What's the difference?

thymus | thymoma |

As a proper noun thymus

is .

As a noun thymoma is

any tumour of the thymus.

thymus

English

(wikipedia thymus)

Noun

(thymi)
  • (anatomy, immunology) 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.

    • Usage notes

    Contrary to its English pronunciation, the .

    Derived terms

    * thymectomy

    See also

    * sweetbreads

    References

    * “ ?thymus]” listed in the [2nd Ed.; 1989
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    thymoma

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia thymoma) (en noun)
  • Any tumour of the thymus