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How to pronounce “thymus”
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Pronunciation guide for thymus
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of thymus with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 2 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- De-Stress: Himalayan Trek 4 Humanity
Like the thymus, shrinks rapidly and you could see it.
- Definition summary
- (anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of thymus gland (“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.”).
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How to pronounce thymus
De-Stress: Himalayan Trek 4 Humanity

Like the thymus, shrinks rapidly and you could see it.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “thymus”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of thymus gland (“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.”).
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