thymus
Immune training organ
The thymus is a small organ in the upper chest, behind the breastbone, where T cells mature as part of the immune system.
It is most active in childhood and gradually shrinks after puberty.
In cooking, thymus from calves or lambs is called sweetbread: braised thymus with capers.
Secreting body organ
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- lymphoidResembling immune tissue
thymic · involution · cortex · medulla · epithelial · lobules · capsule · sternum
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- selectionChosen item or items
tolerance · autoimmunity · antibodies · antigen · adaptive · innate · cytokines · immunodeficiency
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- pubertySexual development stage
- agingGrowing older over time
involution · growth · development · homeostasis · regulation · peptides · humoral
gland
Secreting body organ
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
lymphoid · thymic · involution · cortex · medulla · epithelial · lobules · capsule · sternum · chest
T-cells
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
selection · tolerance · autoimmunity · antibodies · antigen · adaptive · innate · cytokines · immunodeficiency · lymphatic
hormones
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- pubertySexual development stage
aging · involution · growth · development · homeostasis · regulation · peptides · humoral
sweetbread
Edible animal glands
braising · poaching · blanching · pan-fried · creamy · delicate · nose-to-tail · soaking · membrane · crispy
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
seasoning · rosemary · oregano · marjoram · dried · fresh · fragrant
- immunologyimmune system, immune response, antibodies, antigens, immunity
- T cellsT cell, CD4, killer T cell, regulatory T cells, thymic selection
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- immunityimmune, immunity, immune system, immune response, immune cells
- endocrine glandsadrenal gland, adrenal glands, adrenals, adrenal, parathyroid glands
- glandssalivary gland, adrenal glands, sweat gland, adrenal gland, sebaceous gland
- dried thymePreserved aromatic cooking leaves
- wild thymeLow-growing aromatic mint relative
- lemon thymeCitrus-scented herb variety
- thyme oilAromatic essence from Mediterranean herb