thymuses
Chest immunity glands
Thymuses is the plural of thymus, a gland in the upper chest that plays a central role in immune system development.
The thymus is most active during childhood, producing T cells that help the body fight infection.
It gradually shrinks after puberty.
The alternative plural thymi appears in medical literature.
Secreting body organ
- organBody's working component
- lymphoidResembling immune tissue
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
sternum · lobules · cortex · medulla · epithelium · tissue · endocrine · neck
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- immunityProtected from harm
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
selection · tolerance · autoimmunity · antibodies · immune system · CD4 · differentiation · repertoire
Tumor of thymus tissue
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- DiGeorge syndromeChromosomal microdeletion disorder
- aplasiaFailure of organ development
lymphoma · biopsy · imaging · CT scan · enlargement · cyst · carcinoma · autoimmune
gland
Secreting body organ
- organBody's working component
- lymphoidResembling immune tissue
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
chest · sternum · lobules · cortex · medulla · epithelium · tissue · endocrine · neck · thorax
T-cells
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- immunityProtected from harm
white blood cells · selection · tolerance · autoimmunity · antibodies · immune system · CD4 · differentiation · repertoire · self-recognition
thymoma
Tumor of thymus tissue
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- DiGeorge syndromeChromosomal microdeletion disorder
aplasia · lymphoma · biopsy · imaging · CT scan · enlargement · cyst · carcinoma · autoimmune · surgical removal
sweetbread
Edible animal glands
delicacy · braised · pan-fried · breaded · creamy · tender · French cuisine · blanching · soaking · membrane