thymus gland (n)
thymus (n)

n05332569

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity
def atrophies with age
Outgoing links
Hypernym endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
Part holonym neck, cervix; immune system
Incoming links
Hyponym endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
Part meronym immune system; neck, cervix

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