thymic (Meaning)

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thymic (a.)

Of or pertaining to the thymus gland.

Pertaining to, or derived from, thyme; as, thymic acid.

Synonyms & Antonyms of thymic

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thymic Sentence Examples

  1. Thymic hormones play a crucial role in the development and maturation of T cells.
  2. A thymic tumor can block the production of T cells, leading to immune deficiency.
  3. The thymic gland is located in the upper chest cavity, behind the sternum.
  4. Thymic hyperplasia, an enlargement of the thymus, can cause breathing difficulties.
  5. Neonatal thymectomy can result in impaired immune function throughout adulthood.
  6. Thymic epithelial cells provide a nurturing environment for T cell precursors.
  7. Thymic involution, a decrease in thymus size, occurs with age and compromises immune responses.
  8. Thymic stromal cells secrete cytokines that promote T cell differentiation and maturation.
  9. Autoimmune disorders can arise due to abnormalities in thymic function.
  10. Thymic transplantation has shown promise as a treatment for severe combined immunodeficiency.

FAQs About the word thymic

Of or pertaining to the thymus gland., Pertaining to, or derived from, thyme; as, thymic acid.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Thymic hormones play a crucial role in the development and maturation of T cells.

A thymic tumor can block the production of T cells, leading to immune deficiency.

The thymic gland is located in the upper chest cavity, behind the sternum.

Thymic hyperplasia, an enlargement of the thymus, can cause breathing difficulties.