thymus
noun/ˈθaɪməs/
Frequency rank: #19,072 most common English word
Meaning
A small gland in the upper chest that plays a key role in developing the immune system, especially in producing T-cells.
Example sentence
The surgeon carefully removed the thymus from the patient's chest during the operation.
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