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thymus

noun

A ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age

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Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
HY
Scrabble score
14

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ˈθaɪməs

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noun

  1. A ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age

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