thymus

noun
UK: /ˈθaɪ.məs/
US: /ˈθaɪ.məs/

  1. A gland in the neck that is important for the immune system, especially in young animals and humans.

    1. The thymus helps the body fight diseases.
    2. The thymus gland is essential for the development of T-cells, which combat infections.

  2. The thymus gland of an animal, used as food.

    1. We ate thymus at the restaurant last night.
    2. The chef prepared a delicate dish featuring veal thymus with wild mushrooms.

Synonyms

sweetbread

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thymus" in English means: A gland in the neck that is important for the immune system, especially in young animals and humans., The thymus gland of an animal, used as food..

The phonetic transcription of "thymus" is /ˈθaɪ.məs/ in British English and /ˈθaɪ.məs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thymus": sweetbread.

Example usage of "thymus": "The thymus helps the body fight diseases.". More examples on the page.