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Meaning of thymic
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thymic (a.)
Of or pertaining to the thymus gland.
Pertaining to, or derived from, thyme; as, thymic acid.
thymic Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Neonatal thymectomy can result in impaired immune function throughout adulthood.
- Thymic epithelial cells provide a nurturing environment for T cell precursors.
- Thymic involution, a decrease in thymus size, occurs with age and compromises immune responses.
- Thymic stromal cells secrete cytokines that promote T cell differentiation and maturation.
- Autoimmune disorders can arise due to abnormalities in thymic function.
- 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.
