thymus

Meanings

Plural: thymi, thymuses

Noun

large genus of Old World mints: thyme
a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
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.”).

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin thymus, from Ancient Greek θύμος (thúmos, “warty excrescence, (also, as used by Galen) thymus gland”).

Synonyms

genus Thymus, thymus gland

Scrabble Score: 14

thymus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thymus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thymus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

thymus is a valid Words With Friends word