thymus
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One ongoing study is examining whether unintended radiation exposure to the thymus during lung cancer treatment could affect patient outcomes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The thymus also releases cytokines and growth factors that help T cells survive.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
The thymus is a small organ located in front of the heart, and it is essential for building a healthy supply of T cells.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
His colleagues had discovered that removing the thymus in mice shortly after birth resulted in their immune systems going haywire and the development of autoimmune diseases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
The thymus rudiments, ty, have about the same appearance as in the preceding figure, except that they are somewhat larger.
From Development of the Digestive Canal of the American Alligator by Reese, C. M.
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