English noun: thymus gland | |||
1. | thymus gland (body) a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age | ||
Synonyms | thymus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland | ||
Part meronym | cervix, immune system, neck | ||