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Thymus

thymus

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Noun

(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.

Japanese Meaning

胸腺（きょうせん）: 免疫系の発達に重要な役割を果たすリンパ組織からなる管状ではない腺。胸骨の上部の後ろに位置し、主に思春期前に活発に働き、その後は縮小する。

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The thymus shrinks after puberty but remains crucial for producing lymphocytes that help develop the immune system.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

胸腺は思春期以降に縮小しますが、免疫系の発達に重要で、リンパ球を産生して免疫を助けます。

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thymi

（ plural ）

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thymuses

Noun

form-of plural

plural of thymus

Japanese Meaning

胸腺（免疫系において重要な役割を担う器官）の複数形

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During the dissection lab, the students observed three thymuses and recorded their growth patterns.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

解剖実習で、学生たちは3つの胸腺を観察し、その成長パターンを記録しました。

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