noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Thymus 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. Examples : ""During childhood, the thymus helps the body learn to fight off infections, but it becomes smaller as we get older." " Pendant l'enfance, le thymus aide le corps à apprendre à combattre les infections, mais il diminue de taille avec l'âge. body organ anatomy physiology medicine biology Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture